Intoxicaciones veterinarias en Chile reportadas al Centro de Información Toxicológica de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (CITUC) / Chile veterinary poisonings reported to the Poison Information Center at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile (CITUC)

RESUMEN

Las intoxicaciones en animales son una problemática a nivel mundial, constituyen una causa habitual de consultas veterinarias y muertes. En Chile existe escasa información sobre el tema y se hace necesario investigar sobre agentes tóxicos involucrados y especies expuestas. En este estudio se describen las exposiciones a diferentes agentes potencialmente tóxicos por parte de animales registradas por el CITUC durante el período 2006-2013. Las variables analizadas fueron especie, agente, vía de exposición, interlocutor y lugar de procedencia del llamado de acuerdo al formato de la O.M.S. Se analizaron 3.261 llamados, predominando las exposiciones en perros (83,6%), siendo el principal interlocutor el dueño del animal (74,3%). El principal agente correspondió a plaguicidas (63,1%), destacándose entre ellos los rodenticidas (58,4%). Los llamados se realizaron principalmente desde el hogar (74,6%), seguido por clínicas veterinarias (22,8%). La probabilidad de exposición por plaguicidas en perros fue 1,3 veces superior que en otras especies de animales (IC95% 1,1-1,6). Al analizar las intoxicaciones por rodenticidas se observó que el 91,8% de éstas se produjo en perros y que el riesgo de exposición en esta especie por esta familia de plaguicidas fue 2,3 veces superior (IC 95% 1,4-3,7) con respecto a otros animales. En conclusión, la mayoría de estas exposiciones reportadas ocurrió en animales de compañía. El conocimiento sobre el peligro potencial de los tóxicos presentes en el hogar por parte de los responsables de la tenencia de mascotas, juega un papel fundamental en la prevención de intoxicaciones en especies animales (AU)

ABSTRACT

Poisonings in animals are a problem worldwide, are a common cause of veterinary visits and deaths. In Chile there is little information on the subject and we need to investigate toxic agents involved and exposed species. In this study different exposures to potentially toxic agents registered by the CITUC during the period 2006-2013 animals are described. The variables analyzed were kind, agent, route of exposure, interlocutor and place of origin of the call according to the format called WHO 3261 were analyzed, predominantly exhibits dogs (83.6%), the main contact the owner of animal (74.3%). The main agent corresponded to pesticides (63.1%), especially including rodenticides (58.4%). Calls were made mainly from home (74.6%), followed by veterinary clinics (22.8%). The probability of pesticide exposure in dogs was 1.3 times higher than in other species of animals (95% CI 1.1-1.6). When analyzing rodenticide poisoning it was observed that 91.8% of these occurred in dogs and the risk of exposure in this species by this family of pesticides was 2.3 times higher (95% CI 1.4-3 , 7) relative to other animals. In conclusion, most of these reported exposures occurred in pets. Knowledge about the potential danger of toxic present in the home by responsible pet ownership plays a key role in preventing poisoning in animals. followed by veterinary clinics (22.8%). The probability of pesticide exposure in dogs was 1.3 times higher than in other species of animals (95% CI 1.1-1.6). When analyzing rodenticide poisoning it was observed that 91.8% of these occurred in dogs and the risk of exposure in this species by this family of pesticides was 2.3 times higher (95% CI 1.4-3 , 7) relative to other animals. In conclusion, most of these reported exposures occurred in pets. Knowledge about the potential danger of toxic present in the home by responsible pet ownership plays a key role in preventing poisoning in animals. followed by veterinary clinics (22.8%). The probability of pesticide exposure in dogs was 1.3 times higher than in other species of animals (95% CI 1.1-1.6). When analyzing rodenticide poisoning it was observed that 91.8% of these occurred in dogs and the risk of exposure in this species by this family of pesticides was 2.3 times higher (95% CI 1.4-3 , 7) relative to other animals. In conclusion, most of these reported exposures occurred in pets. Knowledge about the potential danger of toxic present in the home by responsible pet ownership plays a key role in preventing poisoning in animals. 3 times higher than in other species of animals (95% CI 1.1-1.6). When analyzing rodenticide poisoning it was observed that 91.8% of these occurred in dogs and the risk of exposure in this species by this family of pesticides was 2.3 times higher (95% CI 1.4-3 , 7) relative to other animals. In conclusion, most of these reported exposures occurred in pets. Knowledge about the potential danger of toxic present in the home by responsible pet ownership plays a key role in preventing poisoning in animals. 3 times higher than in other species of animals (95% CI 1.1-1.6). When analyzing rodenticide poisoning it was observed that 91.8% of these occurred in dogs and the risk of exposure in this species by this family of pesticides was 2.3 times higher (95% CI 1.4-3 , 7) relative to other animals. In conclusion, most of these reported exposures occurred in pets. Knowledge about the potential danger of toxic present in the home by responsible pet ownership plays a key role in preventing poisoning in animals. 8% of these occurred in dogs and the risk of exposure in this species by this family of pesticides was 2.3 times higher (95% CI 1.4-3.7) compared to other animals. In conclusion, most of these reported exposures occurred in pets. Knowledge about the potential danger of toxic present in the home by responsible pet ownership plays a key role in preventing poisoning in animals. 8% of these occurred in dogs and the risk of exposure in this species by this family of pesticides was 2.3 times higher (95% CI 1.4-3.7) compared to other animals. In conclusion, most of these reported exposures occurred in pets. Knowledge about the potential danger of toxic present in the home by responsible pet ownership plays a key role in preventing poisoning in animals