Acute selenium toxicosis in a dog |
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| Authors: | B H Janke |
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| Institution: | Department of Veterinary Science, South Dakota State University, Brookings 57007. |
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| Abstract: | A toxic dose of selenium administered by IM injection to a 3-year-old Chihuahua resulted in pulmonary edema and death. The compound had been dispensed to the owner inadvertently in combination with a vitamin E preparation. Vitamin and mineral products often are considered safe for use in megadoses by the uninformed public. The potential danger of selenium overdosage should not be underestimated. |
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