TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2010//
TI  - Animal poisoning in Europe. Part 2: Companion animals
JO  - Veterinary journal
A1  - Berny, P.
A1  - Caloni, Francesca
A1  - Croubels, Siska
A1  - Sachana, Magda
A1  - Vandenbroucke, Virginie
A1  - Davanzo, Franca
A1  - Guitart, Raimon
SP  - 255
EP  - 259
VL  - 183
IS  - 3
N2  - This is the second in a series of three review articles on animal poisoning in Europe and focuses on cases in pet animals and horses in five European countries (Belgium, France, Greece, Italy and Spain) reported over the last decade. In the participating countries, dogs were the most commonly poisoned species, particularly younger animals. The majority of cases in companion animals resulted from exposure to insecticides, although rodenticides (especially anticoagulants and strychnine) posed a significant risk. In all five countries, horses and cats appeared to be more susceptible to plant toxins. Intoxications with herbicides, metals, household products and drugs for veterinary and human use were reported sporadically. The review demonstrates the importance of increased awareness so as to minimise poisoning episodes and emphasises the need to establish a European system for the recording of poisoning data.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1090-0233
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2009.03.034
ID  - ref1
ER  -