Category: Poisoning

2017-10-27

The Killer Coolant

The leaves are turning, the days are getting shorter and there is a definite nip to the air, signalling that it’s time to get our cars ready for the ice and cold. Antifreeze is...

Poisoning / Research / Western/Northern

2015-03-03

Causes of Eagle Mortality in Saskatchewan

Every year, bald eagles and golden eagles are regularly submitted to the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC) Western Northern Region for post-mortem examination. As part of a Masters of Veterinary Science Special Topics course in 2013,...

Licensing of diclofenac poses serious concerns for vultures

International / Poisoning

2014-10-06

Licensing of diclofenac poses serious concerns for vultures

Members of our staff recently received the following message written to the wildlife health community about concerns over licensing of the veterinary drug diclofenac for use in Europe. This drug, which has been attributed to a...

Hoooo can be hurt by rat poisons…? Owls!

British Columbia / International / Poisoning

2013-06-04

Hoooo can be hurt by rat poisons…? Owls!

Rat poisons are widely used to suppress rats and mice, and they can be quite effective at suppressing these and many other rodent populations. Unfortunately, rat poisons are not only affecting unwanted rats. Accruing...

Rodenticide poisoning in an urban coyote

British Columbia / Poisoning / Uncategorized

2013-04-10

Rodenticide poisoning in an urban coyote

In January 2013, a dead juvenile coyote was found in an urban park in Vancouver, British Columbia. The coyote was examined by pathologists at the Animal Health Centre, British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture, and...

Ecological Concern; Diagnostic Challenge: Secondary Rodenticide Toxicity in Predatory Birds

International / National / News & Announcements / Poisoning / Western/Northern

2012-11-30

Ecological Concern; Diagnostic Challenge: Secondary Rodenticide Toxicity in Predatory Birds

In late April, 2012, an American kestrel found on the railway line was submitted by the local municipality to Western/Northern Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre (CCWHC) laboratory in Saskatoon. There was concern that the...

NSFAH decision to promote non-lead ammunition

Atlantic / Education / News & Announcements / Poisoning

2012-09-21

NSFAH decision to promote non-lead ammunition

The Nova Scotia Federation of Anglers and Hunters (NSFAH) has decided to encourage hunters to switch to non-lead ammunition. They also plan to launch an informative campaign to outline the potential risk factors associated...

Lead poisoning in eagles worries researchers

Atlantic / Poisoning / Research

2012-06-21

Lead poisoning in eagles worries researchers

New research in Prince Edward Island is looking to the increased lead levels in the eagles of Atlantic Canada. Lead poisoning is a common occurrence in many wild bird species especially predators and scavengers such...