Suspected mycotoxin ingestion Seizure No seizure No tremors
Barker et al. Tremorgenic mycotoxicosis in dogs. Compend Contin Educ Vet 2013;35(2).
Suspected mycotoxin ingestion
Seizure
No seizure
Administer anticonvulsant
No tremors No response
Induce emesis
Administer second anticonvulsant
No response Induce general anesthesia
Adequate control
Tremors Administer muscle relaxant (methocarbamol)
Inadequate control Repeat methocarbamol administration
Monitor for changes in status Provide supportive care
Figure 1. Diagnostic tree for acute tremors in dogs, based on initial assessment and emergency/cage-side tests.
Suspected mycotoxin ingestion
Seizure
No seizure
Administer anticonvulsant
No tremors No response
Induce emesis
Administer second anticonvulsant
No response Induce general anesthesia
Adequate control
Tremors Administer muscle relaxant (methocarbamol)
Inadequate control Repeat methocarbamol administration
Monitor for changes in status Provide supportive care
Figure 1. Diagnostic tree for acute tremors in dogs, based on initial assessment and emergency/cage-side tests.
