Pebbles and Coco thought they had hit the jackpot when they found an abandoned bag of leftover lunch—a tasty, unexpected snack! But their luck quickly turned when both dogs developed strange tremors. Their owner soon realized the problem: the food was contaminated with mould.
Acting fast, their owner took them to their primary vet, but initial treatments for tremors didn’t work. Pebbles and Coco were then referred to ChesterGates for specialist care.
On arrival, we performed advanced decontamination, flushing the remaining food from their stomachs. They received Intralipid® therapy to bind the mycotoxins in their bloodstream, along with intensive monitoring and medications to control their tremors. Thankfully, within 72 hours, both dogs had made a full recovery—though they left with strict instructions to stick to their usual diet!
What are tremorigenic mycotoxins?
These toxins, produced by certain moulds on spoiled food, interfere with the body’s ability to control muscle movement, causing persistent tremors. Unlike typical muscle tremors, they are often resistant to standard anti-seizure or muscle relaxant treatments. However, since these toxins dissolve in fat, Intralipid® therapy can help neutralize them. The good news? With prompt treatment, most dogs recover fully without long-term effects.
