Retrospective evaluation of the use of hemodialysis in dogs with suspected metaldehyde poisoning (2012-2017): 11 cases.

Svenja Teichmann-KnorrnStefanie DoerfeltRené Doerfelt

Published in: Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001) (2020)

Hemodialysis significantly decreases the requirement for anesthesia and length of hospitalization in dogs with metaldehyde intoxication. Aspiration pneumonia occurred less often in dialyzed patients. Prospective studies are warranted to confirm the clinical utility of hemodialysis in dogs with metaldehyde poisoning.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
cross sectional
intensive care unit
ultrasound guided