Lead toxicosis in a puppy.
After showing clinical and radiographic signs of a gastrointestinal foreign body, a 5-month-old puppy began head pressing, which progressed to convulsions. Hematological abnormalities suggested lead poisoning; serum lead was 2.61 mumol/L. The puppy made a complete recovery after intensive treatment for lead toxicosis.
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Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph.
D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D004285:Dogs; D005547:Foreign Bodies; D007855:Lead Poisoning / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D012640:Seizures / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D016896:Treatment Outcome