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What species of animal do soluble oxalates affect
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sheep
.5% of body weight or .1 if malnourished |
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What is the mechanism of action of soluble oxalates?
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combines with calcium ions to form insoluble oxalates
leads to hypocalcemia see precipitation of Calcium oxalate in kidney = kidney damage -cardiac failure |
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What are the signs of soluble oxalate toxicosis?
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depression, colic, muscle twitching, hyperkalemia
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How do you treat soluble oxalate toxicosis?
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give calcium gluconate
activated charcoal lime water |
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What plants contain soluble oxalates?
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pigweed
lamb quarters halogeton greasewood |
