Alpha lipoic acid toxicosis in cats (2008-2016): Four cases

J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio). 2022 Mar;32(2):249-253. doi: 10.1111/vec.13142. Epub 2022 Feb 8.

Abstract

Objective: To review clinical signs, treatments, and outcome of 4 cases in cats after ingestion of alpha lipoic acid.

Case series summary: Four cases with known alpha lipoic acid ingestions developed clinical signs. A consistent clinical sign in all cases was vomiting, while 2 of the 4 cases resulted in death.

New or unique information provided: This is the first reported case series of alpha lipoic acid ingestions in cats.

Keywords: antioxidant; feline; toxin.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cats
  • Thioctic Acid*
  • Vomiting / chemically induced
  • Vomiting / veterinary

Substances

  • Thioctic Acid