Effects of Low Level Lead ingestion in Sheep

Abstract

Lead intoxication is common among young urban dogs. The age, seasonal, and slum occurrence is similar to that in children. The clinical signs, radiographic, hematologic, and urinary changes, and the tissue lesions are also comparable to those in children. Because of these similarities, the study of accidental and experimental lead poisoning in dogs may be of considerable comparative interest. It is suggested that the study of known or suspected toxicologic diseases and the blood or tissue accumulation of various toxicants in urban pets, especially dogs and cats, might be of considerable value in determining the hazards of environmental lead and other toxins for urban man.