Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with chronic stomach inflammation and lead pellets
By Manzoor, Irtiqa & Rasool, Akhter·Published in Journal of Veterinary and animal sciences·2024·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Comprehensive evaluation and management of chronic gastritis in a dog: A case report
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 4.5-year-old male Rottweiler was brought in for persistent vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and anemia. After various tests, the vet found that the dog had gastric ulcers and lead pellets in his stomach. The treatment involved removing the lead, giving fluids, and using medications to protect the stomach lining and reduce acid. The dog's diet was also supplemented with psyllium husk to help eliminate the lead. After two weeks, follow-up tests showed that the lead was gone and the stomach lining had healed.
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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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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.2024.55.3.670-674