Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with Addison's disease and severe anemia from gut bleeding
By Kimura, Yuya et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2020·School of Veterinary Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A case of canine hypoadrenocorticism needing blood transfusion for severe acute anemia due to gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old male Rottweiler was brought in for severe vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and low body temperature. The dog was diagnosed with acute anemia due to gastrointestinal bleeding, which was confirmed by a drop in his blood cell count. Despite initial treatment improving his condition, his anemia worsened, leading to the need for a blood transfusion. The underlying issue was found to be hypoadrenocorticism (a condition where the adrenal glands don't produce enough hormones), which can cause serious health problems like this. After treatment, the dog's condition improved significantly.
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Abstract
A 3-year-old male Rottweiler presented with the chief complaint of recurrent vomiting, diarrhea, hypothermia, and lethargy. Hypovolemic shock was noted with abnormal electrolytes (Na/K ratio, 27.9) and anemia (hematocrit, 17.3%). Since the hematocrit was 49.2% four days earlier when the primary veterinarian examined the dog, acute anemia was diagnosed. Melena was observed on the next day. The general condition and hydration improved with treatment, and an adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulation test identified hypoadrenocorticism. However, the hematocrit decreased further to 9%, necessitating blood transfusion. The cause of severe acute anemia was thought to be gastrointestinal hemorrhage. It should be noted that hypoadrenocorticism can lead to potentially fatal anemia with gastrointestinal tract bleeding, and blood transfusion may be required.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31748437/