Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Haemolytic-uraemic syndrome causing vomiting and seizures in a German
By Chantrey, J et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary medicine. A, Physiology, pathology, clinical medicine·2002·The Royal Veterinary College, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Haemolytic-uraemic syndrome in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
An 11-year-old female German Shepherd was brought to the vet because she was very tired and not eating. Her condition worsened, leading to severe vomiting, diarrhea, and seizures. Blood tests showed kidney issues and low platelet counts. Sadly, the decision was made to euthanize her, and a post-mortem examination revealed serious internal bleeding and kidney damage. This case highlights a rare condition called haemolytic-uraemic syndrome in dogs, which has not been previously reported in Europe.
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Abstract
An 11-year-old female German Shepherd dog presented with lethargy and anorexia, which progressed to haemorrhagic vomiting, diarrhoea and seizures. Serum biochemistry and haematology results showed azotaemia and mild thrombocytopaenia. Euthanasia was elected and the dog was submitted for necropsy examination. There were widespread serosal and mucosal petechial and ecchymotic haemorrhages within the abdomen, with ascites and multiple renal infarcts. The renal infarcts were associated with fibrinoid necrosis and thrombosis of inter-lobular arteries and arterioles. These arterial lesions and clinical signs are consistent with haemolytic-uraemic syndrome, which has not previously been reported in dogs in Europe.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12489870/