ภาวะพิษจากตะกั่ว

Key Facts

• Sources: old paint, lead fishing sinkers, curtain weights, batteries, solder, contaminated soil
• Dogs more commonly affected (chewing behavior)
• Signs: vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, seizures, blindness, behavioral changes
• Chronic low-level exposure can cause subtle neurological damage
• Diagnosis: blood lead level
• Treatment: chelation therapy (succimer or calcium EDTA), GI decontamination
• If pet is diagnosed, test the home environment and human family members
• Species: dogs and cats