Repeated exposure to trichlorphone caused death in a young cat

  • Zulfa Aisyah Nur'aeni Veterinary Medicine Professional Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
  • Rina Juwita Veterinary Medicine Professional Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
  • Sarasati Windria Department of Biomedical Science, Division of Microbiology, Veterinary Medicine Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
  • Prananda Eka Rifki Zoom Veterinary Clinic, Jalan Golf Barat Raya No. 24, Sukamiskin, Arcamanik, Bandung, Indonesia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29244/avl.9.1.7-8
Keywords: Intoxication, trichlorfon, seizure, young cat, kitten

Abstract

A 4-month-old Persian cat was brought to the Zoom Veterinary Clinic because it had seizures after using insecticide containing trichlorfon. After a physical examination, it was found that the cat had seizures, hypersalivation, and cyanosis of the gums and ears. Hematology and blood biochemistry tests were performed. The hematology results showed an increase in white blood cells, while the blood biochemistry results showed an increase in blood glucose, SGPT, calcium, and amylase and a decrease in creatinine. The first treatment was given atropine sulfate, ornipural, and Ringer lactate infusion. After that, the cat's condition improved, but the cat had seizures again. The cat was hospitalized at the Zoom Clinic and received therapy in the form of diazepam, cefotaxime, Ringer lactate infusion, furosemide, ornipural, and Novifit®. On the 2nd day of hospitalization, the cat died.

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Published
2025-02-12
How to Cite
Nur’aeniZ. A., JuwitaR., WindriaS., & RifkiP. E. (2025). Repeated exposure to trichlorphone caused death in a young cat. ARSHI Veterinary Letters, 9(1), 7-8. https://doi.org/10.29244/avl.9.1.7-8
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Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): ARSHI Veterinary Letters - February 2025
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