ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of antifreeze ingestion by an animal?
A
Ataxia
B
Polydipsia
C
Halitosis
D
Weight gain
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the first hours after ingestion, the pet may be depressed, stagger when moving, and have seizures. They may drink lots of water, urinate large amounts, and vomit. The pet may appear to feel better only to get much worse a day or two later as its kidneys fail. Signs of kidney failure include depression and vomiting.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stage 1 (within 30 minutes to 12 hours of ingestion): The cat may appear “drunk.” Signs include lethargy, vomiting, incoordination, excessive urination, excessive thirst, hypothermia (low body temperature), seizures, and coma.

Detailed explanation-3: -Systemic effects include metabolic acidosis, gastrointestinal irritation, early CNS depression, and cerebral edema, progressing to irreversible acute kidney failure.

Detailed explanation-4: -headache. fatigue. lack of coordination. grogginess. slurred speech. nausea. vomiting. 20-Feb-2018

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