Tremorgenic mycotoxicosis in dogs

Compend Contin Educ Vet. 2013 Feb;35(2):E2.

Abstract

Ingestion of tremorgenic mycotoxins formed in spoiled food can cause an acute tremor syndrome, the severity of which can range from mild to life-threatening. Swift recognition of the likely cause is required for accurate prognostication and rapid institution of appropriate therapy, which leads to complete resolution in most cases.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animal Feed / analysis
  • Animals
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dog Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Dog Diseases / prevention & control
  • Dogs
  • Food Contamination* / prevention & control
  • Food Microbiology
  • Mycotoxicosis / diagnosis
  • Mycotoxicosis / prevention & control
  • Mycotoxicosis / veterinary*
  • Mycotoxins / analysis
  • Mycotoxins / toxicity*
  • Prognosis
  • Tremor / diagnosis
  • Tremor / etiology
  • Tremor / prevention & control
  • Tremor / veterinary*

Substances

  • Mycotoxins