Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 1986-02-15

Diphacinone-induced coagulopathy in the dog.

A Schulman, R Lusk, C L Lippincott, S J Ettinger

Index: J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. 188(4) , 402-5, (1986)

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Abstract

Five cases of coagulopathy caused by consumption of indanedione (diphacinone)-based rodenticides are reported. In each case, acute onset of lethargy and respiratory distress were the predominant initial clinical signs. Thoracic radiography revealed pulmonary edema, pleural effusion, and/or pericardial effusion as consistent findings. Laboratory evaluations confirmed coagulopathies that responded to vitamin K1 therapy.