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False hyperchloraemia in a dog secondary to ingestion of horse feed supplemented with potassium bromide
Author(s) -
Peacock RE,
Smart L
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
australian veterinary journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.382
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1751-0813
pISSN - 0005-0423
DOI - 10.1111/avj.12079
Subject(s) - horse , pony , potassium , ingestion , abdominal distension , zoology , potassium bromide , bromide , anion gap , chemistry , medicine , food science , biology , biochemistry , inorganic chemistry , paleontology , genetics , organic chemistry , acidosis
Background A dog was presented for acute abdominal distension after inadvertent access to a large amount of dry dog food and possibly horse feed consisting of chaff, pony cubes and vitamin, mineral and yeast supplements. Results A marked hyperchloraemia and decreased anion gap on blood electrolyte analysis prompted a review of the patient's history for potential ingestion of bromide. It was revealed that the horse feed was supplemented with potassium bromide. The serum bromide level was 23.6 mmol/L. The dog recovered uneventfully. Conclusion This case report highlights the importance of knowing common interferents of chemical analysis techniques.