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SMELL AS A SIGN OF POISONING First broadcast on www.provet.co.uk |
This information is provided by Provet for educational purposes only.
You should seek the advice of your veterinarian if your pet is ill as only he or she can correctly advise on the diagnosis and recommend the treatment that is most appropriate for your pet.
It has long been recognised that a patient that has been poisoned may sometimes give off a characteristic smell. Here is a list of some possibilities.
The following list is of smells that have been reported to accompany various poisons :
| Smell | Associated Poisons |
| Like Acetone |
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| Like Almonds |
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| Like Bleach |
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| Like Formaldehyde |
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| Like Garlic |
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| Like Petrol |
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