Toad intoxication in the dog by Rhinella marina: The clinical syndrome and current treatment recommendations

Stephanie Johnnides, Tiffany Green, Paul Eubig

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Abstract

Oral exposure to the secretions of Rhinella marina (formerly Bufo marinus) can carry a high fatality rate without early and appropriate treatment. In dogs, the clinical syndrome, which is evident almost immediately, manifests in profuse ptyalism along with gastrointestinal, respiratory, and neurologic signs. Severe cardiac arrhythmias develop less frequently. This review will cover the history, toxicology, and clinical syndrome of Rhinella marina intoxication, and will discuss the recommended therapies for stabilization.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)205-211
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of the American Animal Hospital Association
Volume52
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 2016

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Small Animals

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