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Sources of lead exposure in pets can be the same as those that present health threats to humans sharing the environment, such as paint and blinds, and there is sometimes lead in toys made for pets. [2] Lead poisoning in a pet dog may indicate that children in the same household are at increased risk for elevated lead levels. [4]
In the 18th century lead poisoning was fairly frequent on account of the widespread drinking of rum, which was made in stills with a lead component (the "worm"). It was a significant cause of mortality amongst slaves and sailors in the colonial West Indies. [281] [282] Lead poisoning from rum was also noted in Boston. [283]
Toxic encephalopathy is a neurologic disorder caused by exposure to neurotoxic organic solvents such as toluene, following exposure to heavy metals such as manganese, as a side effect of melarsoprol treatment for African trypanosomiasis, adverse effects to prescription drugs, or exposure to extreme concentrations of any natural toxin such as cyanotoxins found in shellfish or freshwater ...
Anyone who may have information about someone poisoning cats is asked to call the Westover Police Department at 304-296-6576. To truly work toward solving the community cat problem, Smyth said TNR ...
Exposure to radioactive substances can produce radiation poisoning, an unrelated phenomenon. Two common cases of acute natural poisoning are theobromine poisoning of dogs and cats, and mushroom poisoning in humans. Dogs and cats are not natural herbivores, but a chemical defense developed by Theobroma cacao can be
Cat containment areas have already been put into practice in Australia where strict conditions force cats to be kept indoors. Owners can only take their cat outside for a walk on a lead or have to ...
Burton's line, also known as the Burton line or Burtonian line, is a clinical sign found in patients with chronic lead poisoning.It is a very thin, black-blue line visible along the margin of the gums, at the base of the teeth.
One subreddit, r/Blep, has been collecting pics of cats blepping for over a decade now, and the community is nearly half a million members strong. ... netizens can’t seem to get enough of ...