Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with sudden trouble breathing after hunting diagnosed with lung
By C.F. Agudelo & P. Schanilec·Published in Veterinární Medicína·2015·Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic, CZ·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Pulmonary oedema in a hunting dog: a case report
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Plain-English summary
A Dachshund experienced sudden breathing problems after a hunting trip and was brought to the vet. X-rays showed fluid in the lungs, but heart tests came back normal. The vet suspected a rare condition related to the stress of hunting that caused the lung issues. The dog received intensive treatment with oxygen, diuretics to remove excess fluid, and bronchodilators to help with breathing. Thankfully, the dog recovered well after this treatment.
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Abstract
This case report describes an episode of acute dyspnoea after hunting in a Dachshund dog. Thoracic radiographs confirmed pulmonary oedema. Echocardiography, electrocardiography and cardiac markers were within normal limits. Based on the history, clinical signs and other diagnostic tests this case could have been neurogenic non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema-like syndrome as described in Swedish dogs also after hunting and probably the first case detected in Central Europe. The dog survived with intense oxygen, diuretic and bronchodilator therapy. The pathological mechanisms of neurogenic non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema are also discussed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.17221/8419-VETMED