VPT 421: Veterinary Toxicology (2+0)

CLINICAL SYMPTOMS

• More often, the animal may be initially only depressed, anorexic and anemic. Pale mucous membranes, dyspnea (due to hypoxia or pulmonary hemorrhage), hematemesis, epistaxis and bloody or "tarry" feces are common soon thereafter.
• The animal may be febrile and display nonlocalized abdominal pain. Scleral, intraocular, conjunctival, nasal, oral, urogenital and subcutaneous hemorrhage may be noted.
• Staggering or ataxia can be observed with severe blood loss.
• The heart rate may be irregular and the pulse weak.
• Extensive external hematomata may occur at pressure points or traumatized areas.
• Swollen, tender joints are common, especially in pigs.
• Abortions have been noted in cattle.
• Animals experiencing prolonged toxicosis may be icteric from breakdown of impounded blood.