Bread dough toxicosis in dogs

Author: Means C.

Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, Volume 13, Number 1, March 2003 , pp. 39-41(3)

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Abstract:

Objective:

To provide information on the ingestion, and subsequent toxicity, of raw bread dough in dogs. Case summary:

A report from the ASPCA animal poison control center (APCC) files of 3 cases of ingestion of raw bread dough by dogs. Clinical signs included vomiting, ataxia, blindness, hypothermia, and recumbency. All dogs were successfully treated for ethanol toxicosis. New information:

Ingestion of bread dough can cause gastric obstruction, bloat, or ethanol toxicosis. The treatment of ethanol toxicosis, including decontamination, IV fluids, management of metabolic acidosis, and hypoglycemia is discussed. Yohimbine can be used in cases where the dog is comatose or has developed severe respiratory depression.

Keywords: canine; ethanol; hypoglycemia; metabolic acidosis; toxicosis; yohimbine

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1476-4431.2003.00068.x

Publication date: 2003-03-01