title: Propylene glycol toxicosis in a llama.
abstract: Propylene glycol toxicosis in llamas can result from overzealous administration of propylene glycol-containing gels formulated and labeled for use in cattle. Treatment of ketosis in llamas requires re-establishment of stomach flora and stimulation of appetite.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus 43210-1089, USA.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Ivany
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D020155:3-Hydroxybutyric Acid / Q000097:blood; D000005:Abdomen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000818:Animals; D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001219:Aspartate Aminotransferases / Q000097:blood; D002161:Camelids, New World; D005260:Female; D005766:Gastrointestinal Contents / Q000737:chemistry; D008297:Male; D009853:Omeprazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000662:veterinary*; D019946:Propylene Glycol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012997:Solvents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014463:Ultrasonography; D015431:Weight Loss; D005723:gamma-Glutamyltransferase / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents; D012997:Solvents; D019946:Propylene Glycol; D005723:gamma-Glutamyltransferase; D001219:Aspartate Aminotransferases; D009853:Omeprazole; D020155:3-Hydroxybutyric Acid