Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vomiting and urinary retention in two young female dogs
By Jamieson, P M et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2002·Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Canine dysautonomia: two clinical cases.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Two young female dogs were brought to the vet with serious symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and trouble swallowing. They also had issues with urination and dry mouths. After thorough examinations, the vets suspected a rare condition called dysautonomia, which affects the nervous system. Unfortunately, one dog passed away, and a postmortem exam confirmed the diagnosis by showing significant nerve damage in the intestines. This case highlights the importance of recognizing the signs of dysautonomia in dogs for better diagnosis and treatment options.
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Abstract
Two clinical cases of canine dysautonomia are described. Two young female neutered dogs were presented with clinical signs including vomiting, diarrhoea, faecal tenesmus, dysphagia and urinary retention. Decreased tear production, dry mucous membranes, bilateral Horner's syndrome, decreased anal sphincter tone and gastrointestinal hypomotility were also observed. Presumptive diagnoses of dysautonomia were made based on the clinical presentation and investigations. Postmortem histopathological examination in one of the cases demonstrated marked depletion of neuronal cell bodies in the intestinal myenteric plexuses and parasympathetic ganglia, confirming the diagnosis in this case. Criteria for aiding the antemortem diagnosis of this rare condition based on clinical observations and diagnostic testing are proposed.
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