Animal injury characteristics following the 2020 ammonium nitrate explosion in the Port of Beirut.

Purpose: To describe the characteristics and veterinary management of animal casualties after an ammonium nitrate explosion in the Port of Beirut.

Methods: Retrospective evaluation of medical records from multiple veterinary organizations.

Results: Veterinary care was administered to 298 cats and 103 dogs, with 101 animals (25%) undergoing surgical procedures under general anesthesia.