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      Animal poisoning in Europe. Part 2: Companion animals

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          This is the second in a series of three review articles on animal poisoning in Europe and focuses on cases in pet animals and horses in five European countries (Belgium, France, Greece, Italy and Spain) reported over the last decade. In the participating countries, dogs were the most commonly poisoned species, particularly younger animals. The majority of cases in companion animals resulted from exposure to insecticides, although rodenticides (especially anticoagulants and strychnine) posed a significant risk. In all five countries, horses and cats appeared to be more susceptible to plant toxins. Intoxications with herbicides, metals, household products and drugs for veterinary and human use were reported sporadically. The review demonstrates the importance of increased awareness so as to minimise poisoning episodes and emphasises the need to establish a European system for the recording of poisoning data.

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          Journal
          The Veterinary Journal
          The Veterinary Journal
          Elsevier BV
          10900233
          March 2010
          March 2010
          : 183
          : 3
          : 255-259
          Article
          10.1016/j.tvjl.2009.03.034
          19553146
          5c7fa95f-4648-4725-b358-67cd740e7d94
          © 2010

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