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| Oevermann, A.; Vitaud, C.; Robert, N. | |
| Presumed levamisole intoxication in four cheetah cubs _(Acinonyx jubatus)_ | |
| 2004 Conference Proceeding | |
Four 3 mo old cheetah littermates were dewormed with levamisole hydrochloride according to the regular deworming regimen of the Peaugres Zoo . Levamisole was administered subcutaneously at a dosage of 5 mg/kg. Shortly after the injection, all four cubs showed severe respiratory distress and seizures, and died within twenty minutes despite attempts at resuscitation. |
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