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Exertional Rhabdomyolysis in an Adult Siberian Husky
Author(s) -
Porzio P.,
Render J. A.,
Baptiste K. E.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
journal of veterinary emergency and critical care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.886
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1476-4431
pISSN - 1479-3261
DOI - 10.1111/j.1476-4431.1997.tb00043.x
Subject(s) - medicine , rhabdomyolysis , myalgia , creatine kinase , disseminated intravascular coagulation , myopathy , shock (circulatory) , cardiology , intensive care medicine
Summary The clinical features of severe exertional rhabdomyolysis in an athletic dog are reported. Many of the findings were similar to exertional myopathy in humans and horses. Clinical signs included hindlimb myalgia, hypovolemic shock and disseminated intravascular coagulation. Serum enzyme concentrations including creatine kinase, aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotrans‐ ferase were elevated as a component of the syndrome. Aggressive management and continuous supportive care produced resolution of this life threatening condition.