Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with red eyes and high red blood cells
By Gray, Heather E et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2003·Department of Internal Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Polycythemia vera in a dog presenting with uveitis.
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Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old mixed-breed dog was brought to the vet with red eyes, vomiting, and increased thirst and urination for about a month. The vet found inflammation in both eyes and determined that the dog had polycythemia vera, a condition where there are too many red blood cells. After performing several tests, the vet treated the dog with a procedure to remove some blood (phlebotomy) and prescribed a medication called hydroxyurea. Thankfully, the dog's symptoms improved, and he made a full recovery.
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Abstract
A 2-year-old, castrated male, mixed-breed dog presented with a 1-month history of red eyes and intermittent vomiting and a 2-week history of polyuria and polydipsia. Bilateral anterior uveitis and active chorioretinitis in the left eye were found on ophthalmic examination. Complete blood counts demonstrated evidence of an increased red blood cell mass. Thoracic and abdominal radiographs, abdominal ultrasonography, and Doppler echocardiography were unremarkable. Serum erythropoietin level was low-normal, consistent with a diagnosis of polycythemia vera. Resolution of all systemic and ocular signs occurred, and remission was achieved following phlebotomy and treatment with oral hydroxyurea.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12873025/