title: Beware of canine Gorilla Glue ingestions.
abstract: Household adhesive ingestions are considered relatively non-toxic. Gorilla Glue is a household glue containing a urethane polymer and a polymeric isocyanate liquid compound available in container sizes of 2 to 36 oz, and when applied will expand to 3-4 times its original volume. We report the ingestion of Gorilla Glue by 2 dogs that caused obstructive masses requiring surgical intervention. Dogs with a history of Gorilla Glue ingestion should be monitored closely by their owners and a veterinary referral made if signs of gastrointestinal distress develop.
authors.affiliation: Pittsburgh Poison Center, 3705 Fifth Avenue, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, School of Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
authors.forename: Carol
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lubich
authors.forename: Rita
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mrvos
authors.forename: Edward P
authors.initials: EP
authors.lastname: Krenzelok
mesh_terms: D000269:Adhesives / Q000506:poisoning*; D000818:Animals; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D004285:Dogs; D017953:Isocyanates / Q000506:poisoning*; D011041:Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary; D001559:Benzhydryl Compounds
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives; D017953:Isocyanates; C005969:4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate; D001559:Benzhydryl Compounds