Comments on: Aminopterin http://catmanager.wordpress.com/2007/03/23/aminopterin/ veterinarians, veterinary industry, vetcetera Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:19:51 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Wm Cantu http://catmanager.wordpress.com/2007/03/23/aminopterin/#comment-4076 Wm Cantu Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:19:51 +0000 http://catmanager.wordpress.com/2007/03/23/aminopterin/#comment-4076 I love your site and have been following for awhile now. But since I purchased a EEE PC I have trouble reading your blog posts on my browser. Any chance you could create a skinier version for the few of us using smaller screens? I love your site and have been following for awhile now. But since I purchased a EEE PC I have trouble reading your blog posts on my browser. Any chance you could create a skinier version for the few of us using smaller screens?

]]> By: Pirsey http://catmanager.wordpress.com/2007/03/23/aminopterin/#comment-4064 Pirsey Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:31:32 +0000 http://catmanager.wordpress.com/2007/03/23/aminopterin/#comment-4064 If you ever want to hear a reader's feedback :) , I rate this article for 4/5. Decent info, but I just have to go to that damn yahoo to find the missed pieces. Thanks, anyway! If you ever want to hear a reader’s feedback :) , I rate this article for 4/5. Decent info, but I just have to go to that damn yahoo to find the missed pieces. Thanks, anyway!

]]> By: Heartburn Home Remedy http://catmanager.wordpress.com/2007/03/23/aminopterin/#comment-4061 Heartburn Home Remedy Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:38:56 +0000 http://catmanager.wordpress.com/2007/03/23/aminopterin/#comment-4061 If you ever want to see a reader's feedback :) , I rate this article for 4/5. Detailed info, but I have to go to that damn msn to find the missed bits. Thanks, anyway! If you ever want to see a reader’s feedback :) , I rate this article for 4/5. Detailed info, but I have to go to that damn msn to find the missed bits. Thanks, anyway!

]]> By: Chad http://catmanager.wordpress.com/2007/03/23/aminopterin/#comment-4053 Chad Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:07:35 +0000 http://catmanager.wordpress.com/2007/03/23/aminopterin/#comment-4053 How would you pet come in contact with Aminopterin? And, if they do is the charcoal the best treatment for it? How would you pet come in contact with Aminopterin? And, if they do is the charcoal the best treatment for it?

]]> By: ALF http://catmanager.wordpress.com/2007/03/23/aminopterin/#comment-3478 ALF Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:29:02 +0000 http://catmanager.wordpress.com/2007/03/23/aminopterin/#comment-3478 To Metro Kozma: If you get tension headaches as well, that is likely to be Superwarfarin rodenticide. Some of these will cause poisoning even when absorbed through skin. The half life of this substance is so long that you could struggle for years if the contamination is not removed or thoroughly rinsed. To Metro Kozma: If you get tension headaches as well, that is likely to be Superwarfarin rodenticide. Some of these will cause poisoning even when absorbed through skin. The half life of this substance is so long that you could struggle for years if the contamination is not removed or thoroughly rinsed.

]]> By: The PetsitUSA.com Blog » Recalled Pet Food Tainted with Rat Poison http://catmanager.wordpress.com/2007/03/23/aminopterin/#comment-3469 The PetsitUSA.com Blog » Recalled Pet Food Tainted with Rat Poison Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:05:17 +0000 http://catmanager.wordpress.com/2007/03/23/aminopterin/#comment-3469 [...] the rodenticide is illegal here in the United States, the chemical in it, aminopterin, is used in cancer [...] [...] the rodenticide is illegal here in the United States, the chemical in it, aminopterin, is used in cancer [...]

]]> By: catmanager http://catmanager.wordpress.com/2007/03/23/aminopterin/#comment-302 catmanager Thu, 05 Apr 2007 05:27:42 +0000 http://catmanager.wordpress.com/2007/03/23/aminopterin/#comment-302 Please consult with your veterinarian before administering folic acid as an antidote for aminopterin. According to the VIN <a href="http://www.vin.com/WebLink.plx?URL=http://www.vin.com/Promo/News/RecallAminopterin.htm" rel="nofollow">post</a> I refer to in my original piece on aminopterin, folic acid is NOT an antidote. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folinic_acid" rel="nofollow">Folinic acid</a> (leucovorin) is sometimes used with methotrexate (which is similar to aminopterin) to prevent myelosuppression. It's most useful if given within 24–48 hours of the overdose. If you suspect your pet has been exposed to recalled food, the best thing you can do is take your pet in to the vet to have bloodwork run. Please consult with your veterinarian before administering folic acid as an antidote for aminopterin. According to the VIN post I refer to in my original piece on aminopterin, folic acid is NOT an antidote. Folinic acid (leucovorin) is sometimes used with methotrexate (which is similar to aminopterin) to prevent myelosuppression. It’s most useful if given within 24–48 hours of the overdose.

If you suspect your pet has been exposed to recalled food, the best thing you can do is take your pet in to the vet to have bloodwork run.

]]> By: Flora Cox http://catmanager.wordpress.com/2007/03/23/aminopterin/#comment-301 Flora Cox Thu, 05 Apr 2007 01:39:48 +0000 http://catmanager.wordpress.com/2007/03/23/aminopterin/#comment-301 After hours of research, I discovered that there are many studies showing that citrovorum factor,which the liver produces after it metabolizes folic acid, is an effective antidote to aminopterin. Therefore, it seems reasonable to me that the administration of folic acid to poisoned pets would likely be an effecive treatment, especially if administered as soon as symptoms occur. If a person suspects that their pet may have been exposed but is not yet showing signs, this could be an effective preventative of kidney damage, since by the time symptoms occur, the kidneys are over 60% damaged. I am surprised that no one has mentioned this possible treatment, especially since it is so widely known in the medical field, judging by the numerous medical studies that I found dating all the way back to the 1950's. Folic acid is a vital B vitamin and is not toxic, even in high doses. I hope this helps some pet owners out there. I am not a vet or doctor, just a person who likes to do research. I encourage anyone to do their own research to verify for themselves this info. Just type in a search for "aminopterin and citovorum factor." After hours of research, I discovered that there are many studies showing that citrovorum factor,which the liver produces after it metabolizes folic acid, is an effective antidote to aminopterin. Therefore, it seems reasonable to me that the administration of folic acid to poisoned pets would likely be an effecive treatment, especially if administered as soon as symptoms occur. If a person suspects that their pet may have been exposed but is not yet showing signs, this could be an effective preventative of kidney damage, since by the time symptoms occur, the kidneys are over 60% damaged. I am surprised that no one has mentioned this possible treatment, especially since it is so widely known in the medical field, judging by the numerous medical studies that I found dating all the way back to the 1950’s. Folic acid is a vital B vitamin and is not toxic, even in high doses. I hope this helps some pet owners out there. I am not a vet or doctor, just a person who likes to do research. I encourage anyone to do their own research to verify for themselves this info. Just type in a search for “aminopterin and citovorum factor.”

]]> By: john daley http://catmanager.wordpress.com/2007/03/23/aminopterin/#comment-276 john daley Tue, 03 Apr 2007 21:03:58 +0000 http://catmanager.wordpress.com/2007/03/23/aminopterin/#comment-276 melamine plus the rat poison? melamine plus the rat poison?

]]> By: Kathy Shepard http://catmanager.wordpress.com/2007/03/23/aminopterin/#comment-184 Kathy Shepard Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:36:05 +0000 http://catmanager.wordpress.com/2007/03/23/aminopterin/#comment-184 To Metro Kozma: This sounds to me like gall stones or some sort of gall bladder attack. I am no doctor but have had a gall stone attack. Can't take a breath, cirle of pain all around stomach and lower chest area. A person can have gall stones and never have pain, but if something triggers an attack, then there will be pain. There is a school of thought that antibiotics can help because there is so much inflammation with gall bladder problems. I used antibiotics to get a little balance back, then I began avoiding dairy products (cottage cheese, butter, cream cheese, all cheese, really - and spicy foods and condiments.) A specialist can do a surgical procedure sometimes, but first there would probably have to be an ultrasound to see if you have gall stones. I chose not to have my gall bladder removed - but I have to be very careful what I eat. Even sweets, sugars, and fats can cause trouble. If you can get your equilibrium back and really pamper yourself for a while - like several years - then you can maybe go back to eating some cheeses occasionally or butter once in a while. Good luck. As for rat poison causing trouble, I think it would harm anyone, but now we have to find out if it's in human foods as well as animal foods. Plus, some vets think there are other contaminants in the pet food in addition to the aminopterin. To Metro Kozma: This sounds to me like gall stones or some sort of gall bladder attack. I am no doctor but have had a gall stone attack. Can’t take a breath, cirle of pain all around stomach and lower chest area. A person can have gall stones and never have pain, but if something triggers an attack, then there will be pain. There is a school of thought that antibiotics can help because there is so much inflammation with gall bladder problems. I used antibiotics to get a little balance back, then I began avoiding dairy products (cottage cheese, butter, cream cheese, all cheese, really – and spicy foods and condiments.) A specialist can do a surgical procedure sometimes, but first there would probably have to be an ultrasound to see if you have gall stones. I chose not to have my gall bladder removed – but I have to be very careful what I eat. Even sweets, sugars, and fats can cause trouble. If you can get your equilibrium back and really pamper yourself for a while – like several years – then you can maybe go back to eating some cheeses occasionally or butter once in a while. Good luck.
As for rat poison causing trouble, I think it would harm anyone, but now we have to find out if it’s in human foods as well as animal foods. Plus, some vets think there are other contaminants in the pet food in addition to the aminopterin.

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