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Nicotine Poisoning
A life-threatening toxicosis in pets caused by ingestion of tobacco products, nicotine gum, patches, or e-cigarette liquids.
Key Facts
- The toxic dose is 0.5 to 1 mg per pound of body weight, while the lethal dose is 4 mg per pound.
- Cigarette butts retain up to 25% of the original nicotine content, posing a high risk to small animals.
- Clinical signs typically appear within one hour of ingestion.
- Prognosis is generally good if the animal survives the first four hours post-exposure.
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Cardiovascular Symptomsอาการ
Nicotine's biphasic effect on the autonomic nervous system directly impacts cardiovascular function.
Gastrointestinal Symptomsอาการ
GI signs are among the first clinical indicators of nicotine exposure.
Neurological Symptomsอาการ
These symptoms are hallmark clinical signs of acute nicotine toxicity.