Citation

Gahagan P, Wismer T. Vet. Clin. North Am. Small Anim. Pract. 2018; 48(6): 1039-1051.

Affiliation

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, 1717 South Philo Road, Suite 36, Urbana, IL 61802, USA. Electronic address: tina.wismer@aspca.org.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.cvsm.2018.06.007

PMID

30190115

Abstract

Exposure to explosives and fireworks in dogs can result in variable severity of clinical signs depending on the presence of different chemicals and the amount. The risk can be lessened by proper education of dog handlers and owners about the seriousness of the intoxications. Most animals will recover within 24 to 72 hours with supportive care. Cyclonite, barium, and chlorate ingestion carries a risk of more severe clinical signs.

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Language: en

Keywords

Barium; Chlorates; Explosive detection dogs/working dogs; Explosives; Fireworks; Nitrates