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Use of a polyethylene glycol solution for the management of sand impaction in three dogs
Author(s) -
Johnson Randi,
Wigglesworth Samantha,
Moyle Rachel,
Lynch Alex
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
veterinary record case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.165
H-Index - 4
ISSN - 2052-6121
DOI - 10.1002/vrc2.124
Subject(s) - medicine , impaction , polyethylene glycol , peg ratio , adverse effect , radiography , surgery , anesthesia , finance , chemical engineering , engineering , economics
Three dogs were hospitalized for management of acute gastrointestinal signs secondary to sand impaction. Hospitalized care with administration of a polyethylene glycol (PEG) solution via nasogastric tube. Variable PEG solution doses were used in these dogs (range 72–109 ml/kg). All patients tolerated PEG administration without adverse effects. Two dogs had additional radiographs performed, consistent with radiographic improvement of impaction. Each dog had marked clinical improvement and was successfully discharged from the hospital.