Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog dies suddenly from bleeding in chest after running stop
By Mason, Gail D. et al.·Published in Veterinary Radiology·1990·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: FATAL MEDIASTINAL HEMORRHAGE IN A DOG
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A previously healthy dog suddenly died from severe bleeding in the chest area after running and abruptly stopping while on a long chain. The vet noticed an unusual widening in the dog's chest on X-rays, indicating a serious problem. Although they couldn't pinpoint the exact cause of the bleeding, it is believed that a blood vessel may have ruptured during the sudden stop. Unfortunately, despite the vet's efforts, the dog did not survive this critical condition.
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Abstract
Rapidly fatal mediastinal hemorrhage in a previously healthy dog is described. The lesion was manifest radiographically by widening of the dorsal mediastinum. Although the exact origin of hemorrhage was not identified, it is hypothesized that one or more dorsal intercostal arteries were ruptured when the dog ran to an abrupt stop at the end of a long chain.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1740-8261.1990.tb01816.x