Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Comprehensive evaluation and management of chronic gastritis in a dog: A case report
- Journal:
- Journal of Veterinary and animal sciences
- Year:
- 2024
- Authors:
- Manzoor, Irtiqa & Rasool, Akhter
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A four-and-a-half-year-old male Rottweiler was brought to the vet because he was vomiting a lot, not eating, had stomach pain, and was anemic. Tests like X-rays and ultrasounds showed that he had ulcers in his stomach and some lead pellets stuck there. To treat him, the vet removed the lead, gave him fluids, and prescribed medications to help heal his stomach and fight infection. They also added psyllium husk to his diet to help get rid of the lead. After two weeks, follow-up tests showed that the lead was gone and his stomach looked normal again, indicating that the treatment was successful.
Abstract
Gastric ulcer is a significant clinical issue in dogs, with higher prevalence in mature animals and often occurs secondary to systemic diseases such as hepatic or renal disorders, Addison’s disease or shock. This case report highlights a four-and-a-half-year-old intact male Rottweiler presented with persistent vomiting, anorexia, abdominal pain and anemia. Diagnostic imaging, including radiography, ultrasonography and endoscopy, revealed gastric ulceration and the presence of radiopaque lead pellets in the pyloric region of the stomach. Histopathological examination confirmed extensive gastric mucosal damage.Treatment included the elimination of lead, fluid therapy and administration of proton pump inhibitors, antibiotics and mucosal protectants. Incorporating psyllium husk into the diet helped to enhance lead excretion. Follow-up imaging after two weeks showed absence of lead pellets and normal gastric mucosa. This case underscores the importance of comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for chronic gastric ulcers in dogs, emphasising the role of multimodal imaging and targeted treatment strategies. Keywords: Dog, gastric ulcers, diagnostics, therapeutics
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