Acute barium poisoning in a dog after ingestion of handheld fireworks (party sparklers).
Monique K StanleyKylie KelersElise BollerManuel BollerPublished in: Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001) (2019)
To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of acute, life-threatening barium toxicosis characterized by flaccid paralysis, acidemia, and severe hypokalemia occurring in a dog after ingestion of a popular pyrotechnic (sparkler) containing barium nitrate. Clinical signs may resolve within 24 hours with appropriate supportive care including aggressive potassium supplementation and chelation therapy.