Clinical management of potential ibuprofen toxicosis in a South American red-footed tortoise (Geochelone carbonaria).
This article describes the clinical management of potential ibuprofen toxicosis in South American red-footed tortoise (Geochelone carbonaria). A 2.5-year-old, 0.78-kg Geochelone carbonaria tortoise was presented to the emergency clinic after ingesting solubilized ibuprofen (200 mg) in a gelatin capsule. Treatment on initial presentation consisted of esophagostomy tube placement for gastric lavage and activated charcoal administration, intravenous and intraosseous fluid therapy, and administration of gastrointestinal protectants (sucralfate and famotidine). The tortoise was discharged to the owners. Although follow-up diagnostic monitoring was minimal because of owner compliance, the patient was noted to be alive and in reasonable health 1 year after initial presentation. This is the first report on the management of potential nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug toxicosis in any chelonian species.
Gladden
Juliet N
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DeKalb-Gwinnett Animal Emergency Clinic, 6430 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker, GA 30084, USA. vet_jgm@hotmail.com
D000818:Animals; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000506:poisoning*; D005751:Gastric Lavage / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D007052:Ibuprofen / Q000506:poisoning*; D008297:Male; D011041:Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014426:Turtles
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D007052:Ibuprofen