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boric acid in an in vitro study; 5 to 10 times Prevention ADDITIONAL SUGGESTED
the normal activated charcoal dose would Avoid using highly concentrated boric acid READING
VetBooks.ir hypernatremia). Activated charcoal is not (on the carpet especially if cats are around) Welch S: Boric acid. In Plumlee KH, editor: Clinical Diseases and Disorders
be required to be effective (risk of severe
products directly on animals or in the house
veterinary toxicology, St. Louis, 2004, Mosby, pp
where direct exposure to pets is likely.
recommended for boric acid toxicosis.
143-145.
• In general, boron compounds have a wide
margin of safety, and in most cases of Technician Tips RELATED CLIENT EDUCATION
intoxication, only vomiting and diarrhea are Advise clients to expect that cats and dogs may
noted. show mild to moderate GI signs if exposed to SHEETS
• Ant baits containing 1%-5% boric acid are boric acid–containing ant/roach baits. Gastroenteritis: Acute, Nonspecific
not expected to cause a serious problem in How to Induce Vomiting
dogs or cats. SUGGESTED READING
• Concentrated boric acid product greater than Kiesch-Nesselrodt A, et al: Toxicology of selected AUTHOR: Eric Dunayer, VMD, MS, DABT, DABVT
50% should be avoided, but products pesticides, drugs, and chemicals. Boric acid. Vet EDITOR: Tina Wismer, DVM, MS, DABVT, DABT
containing less than 5.4% concentration are Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 20:369-373,
considered relatively safe. 1990.

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