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Strychnine toxicosis, dog
Strychnine toxicosis, dog
Strychnine toxicosis, dog

    Video of a dog with strychnine toxicosis. Note the stiff gait and muscle rigidity progressing to lateral recumbency with opisthotonus and hyperextension of the limbs. Note also facial muscle rigidity and onset of tetanic seizures.

Courtesy of Dr. Katie Peterson.