Open AccessXylitol toxicosis and serotonin‐like syndrome occurring simultaneously in a dog secondary to ingestion of Natrol 5‐HTP Fast Dissolve Tablets
Author(s) -
Ortolani Jennifer M.,
Bellis Tara J.,
Griego Michelle D.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1869
Subject(s) - xylitol , serotonergic , ingestion , medicine , serotonin , anesthesia , pharmacology , food science , biology , receptor , fermentation
Key Clinical Message Xylitol and serotonergic compounds are included in the manufacture of numerous over‐the‐counter products. Both compounds have been documented to cause toxicosis in dogs. This report details the first case of simultaneous xylitol toxicosis and serotonin‐like syndrome in a dog, secondary to ingestion of a single over‐the‐counter product.