Charakterystyka wybranych zatruć rodentycydami u zwierząt.

The aim of this study was to present clinically significant poisonings with selected rodenticides in animals: anticoagulant rodenticides I and II generation, bromethalin and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). These agents pose a serious risk to the environment and to public health. The most dangerous for the nontarget wildlife, also for pets and people are second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides. Since mechanism of action differs in groups of rodenticides, in case of animal poisoning the treatment strategy is also different. Rodenticides widespread harm to many kinds of life requires that in case of poisoning, the knowledge on the toxic action, treatment and prognosis for animals of various species is broaden. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]