Temik poisoning in dogs is a poisoning from an insecticide called Temik and is one of the most common poisons used in malicious poisoning of dogs.
Aldicarb is a carbamate insecticide which is the active substance in the pesticide Temik.
The Temik insecticide is effective against thrips, aphids, spider mites, lygus, fleahoppers, and leafminers, but is primarily used as a nematicide.
Aldicarb is a cholinesterase inhibitor which prevents the breakdown of acetylcholine in the synapse.
Symptoms of Temik poisoning in dogs include salivation, Muscle tremor, Nausea, Watery eyes, Difficult breathing, Vomiting, Pinpoint eye pupils, Excessive sweating, Diarrhea, Blurred vision, Abdominal cramps, Weakness, Headache.
In severe cases of Temik poisoning, convulsions, unconsciousness, and respiratory failure may occur.
Repeated overexposure to Temik may cause more severe cholinesterase inhibition with more pronounced signs and symptoms.
Treatment for Temik poisoning includes Basic aid, decontamination, symptomatic treatment and if necessary administration of antidote, atropine sulfate.
Temik, was discontinued in 2010 and has gradually disappeared from the market.