In this Evidence Based Update we discuss anticoagulant rodenticide toxicosis in dogs with an emphasis on the ocular effects and manifestations. Anticoagulant rodenticide exposure and toxicity ranks in the top 10 of reported toxicities in dogs and cats. The effects of anticoagulant rodenticides result in hemorrhage, which can be life-threatening if not quickly diagnosed and treated. The clinical presentations of dogs with anticoagulant rodenticide toxicosis are quite variable and dependent on the primary organ system or site of hemorrhage. Read more on this topic: http://vetvine.com/forums/topic/656/ocular-disease-and-anticoagulant-rodenticide-toxicosis A recent publication reported on the findings in dogs with anticoagulant rodenticide toxicosis and their various clinical presentations, with an emphasis on the ocular manifestations that were noted in all of the affected dogs. Running time: 13 mins Member Fee: $10.95; Free registration for new Members, Unlimited Plus members, and Evidence Based Update subscribers http://vetvine.com/article/181/evidence-based-update-subscriptions)

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