A chihuahua ingested a substantial amount of cocaine, presenting lethargy and unresponsiveness. Despite being an outdoor dog with updated vaccinations, it displayed bradycardia and cyanosis due to toxic exposure. After atropine and epinephrine treatment, symptoms resolved. Further urine analysis confirmed cocaine and fentanyl presence, highlighting the dangers of pets accidentally consuming drugs. Real-world case reports enhance veterinary understanding and emergency preparedness for rare toxic ingestion cases, underpinning the importance of vigilance among pet owners.
Case reports are crucial in veterinary medicine by providing real-world examples. They capture clinical scenarios that larger studies might miss, preserve unusual presentations for future reference, and help build our collective understanding of rare presentations, ultimately improving emergency preparedness and treatment protocols.
The dog presented as lethargic and unresponsive with a slow heart rate, a blue tinge to the dog's mucus membranes, and dilated pupils, indicating severe distress.
The symptoms faded after the vet administered a large dose of atropine, followed by epinephrine, demonstrating effective emergency treatment for cocaine intoxication in pets.
A urine test was positive for cocaine with traces of fentanyl, indicating the significant risk of accidental ingestion of harmful substances by pets.
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