|Articles|April 12, 2011

Today's Daily Dose: Baclofen toxicosis

Learn the clinical signs, including the life-threatening ones.

Untitled Document

“Most cases of baclofen toxicosis reported to the ASPCA APCC have involved dogs ingesting their owners’ medication. The most common clinical signs of toxicosis are vomiting, ataxia, and vocalization or disorientation, but the most life-threatening signs are dypsnea, respiratory arrest, and seizures.”

-Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT

From Baclofen overdose in dogs

 

 

Newsletter

From exam room tips to practice management insights, get trusted veterinary news delivered straight to your inbox—subscribe to dvm360.