Lead poisoning

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1974 · Curr. Vet. Ther.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5010785

Zook, B C; Carpenter, J L

Lead poisoning is one of the most common toxicologic disorders in dogs. About one of every 25 dogs under six months of age, hospitalized at the Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston, has been poisoned by lead. If untreated, the disease is often fatal, but fortunately effective therapy is available. Lead poisoning may occur at any age, but most affected dogs are between two and eight months of age. Teething and the bizarre appetites of young dogs result in the gnawing on and ingestion of strange substances, and man has unwittingly provided abundant sources of lead within easy access. Lead poisoning occurs more frequently in summer and fall in northern climates, possibly because of the influence of vitamin D on the intestinal absorption of lead. Good weather may also allow access to more sources of lead.

• OSTI ID: 5010785
• Journal Information: Curr. Vet. Ther.; (United States), Journal Name: Curr. Vet. Ther.; (United States) Vol. 5; ISSN CVTHD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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