Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with sudden muscle breakdown and kidney failure recovers fully
By Willamson, Jill A et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2011·Pet Emergency and Specialty Center, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Acute necrotizing myopathy in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old spayed female cocker spaniel was brought to the vet because she suddenly became weak. After 36 hours, tests showed she had muscle damage and kidney issues due to a condition called rhabdomyolysis. The vet treated her for imbalances in her electrolytes and minerals, as well as the kidney failure caused by the muscle damage. Fortunately, after receiving the right care, the dog fully recovered from her crisis and kidney problems.
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Abstract
A 9 yr old spayed female cocker spaniel presented for an acute onset of weakness. Rhabdomyolysis and myoglobinuria were found 36 hr after presentation. The dog was managed for several electrolyte and mineral abnormalities and rhabdomyolysis-induced acute renal failure. The diagnosis of idiopathic necrotizing myopathy was determined by histopathology and by the exclusion of underlying infectious agents and metabolic defects. The dog recovered completely from the acute crisis and acute renal failure.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21311073/