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Hepatic cirrhosis in a five‐month‐old dog
Author(s) -
Lucena R.,
Mozos E.,
Bautista M. J.,
Ginel P. J.,
Perez J.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
journal of small animal practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1748-5827
pISSN - 0022-4510
DOI - 10.1111/j.1748-5827.2001.tb02028.x
Subject(s) - medicine , cirrhosis , ascites , lesion , antibiotic therapy , pathology , antibiotics , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
The clinicopathological features of an unusual case of a five‐month‐old male Spanish mastiff, which was presented with clinical signs indicative of severe hepatic failure, are reported. Fluid replacement therapy, colloid plasma expanders, antibiotics and diuretic drugs were unsuccessful in improving the animal's general condition, and euthanasia was elected by the owner. On necropsy, ascites and severe cirrhosis, with extensive periacinar necrosis, was found. Cirrhosis is a rare lesion in young dogs. The most common causes are circulatory disturbances, hereditary metabolic disorders or poisoning, such as aflatoxicosis and anticonvulsant therapy. The possible involvement of canine adenovirus in this case is discussed.