Military Dog Training Aids: Toxicity and Treatment

Abstract

This report is written in response to a request from the field for updated guidance on Military Dog Training Aids: Toxicity and Treatment. It includes a literature search of the substances involved in the training aids. Included are agent descriptions, chemical and physical properties, handling procedures, symptoms, toxicity to humans, toxicity to dogs, treatment and first aid. Keywords: Military dog training aids; Smokeless powder; Sodium chlorate; Potassium chlorate; C-4 (composite C-4); Dynamite (ammonium nitrate base); Dynamite (nitroglycerin base); Water gel (Tovex(tm)); TNT (trinitrotoluene); Detonation cord; Marijuana/hashish; Heroin; Cocaine; Mace; Cyanide; Paraquat(tm) ; Amphetamine; Methamphetamine; Roundup(tm).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 10, 1989
Accession Number
ADA218142

Entities

People

  • Paula D. Bright
  • Penny L. French
  • Terry A. Childress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anesthesia
  • Body Weight
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cyanides
  • Drug Abuse
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Health Services
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Medical Personnel
  • Physical Properties
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Rocket Oxidizers
  • Sodium Compounds

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