Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Sudden severe bloody diarrhea in dogs and treatment options
By Unterer, Stefan & Busch, Kathrin·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2021·Clinic of Small Animal Medicine, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome in Dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome suddenly developed severe bloody diarrhea and vomiting, leading to serious dehydration. This condition is often caused by an overgrowth of certain bacteria in the gut. When diagnosed early and treated with fluids, most dogs recover well, and serious complications are uncommon. If your dog shows these symptoms, it's crucial to seek veterinary care quickly for the best outcome.
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Abstract
Acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome is defined as sudden onset of severe bloody diarrhea frequently associated with vomiting, which results in severe, sometimes life-threatening dehydration. Although there is strong evidence that clostridial overgrowth and toxin release is responsible for the pathogenesis of the disease, the diagnosis is still based on exclusion of other causes for acute hemorrhagic diarrhea. With early and appropriate treatment, mainly based on fluid therapy, the prognosis is good and complications such as sepsis or severe hypoalbuminemia rarely occur.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33131918/