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Animal Health – General (Expert Forum)
Was my dog poisoned?
Answered by
Justine Lee, D.V.M., DACVECC - Critical Care
Pet Poison Helpline (PPH)
Minneapolis - MN
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Was my dog poisoned?
by tbonina, Nov 06, 2009 04:22PM
Our miniature Daschund is currently at the local emergency vet hospital undergoing testing and procedures to attempt to stabilize him.
Went for morning walk and afterwards fed him breakfast. Within 2-3 minutes of finishing his food he began vomitting. After 3-4 times, vomit was mostly mucus. Then diarrhea started. Very violent and liquid. He became very lethargic and was whining. Took him to vet within 20 minutes. Heart rate was very low (30 bpm). Initial diagnosis was possible Addison's crisis. Test was negative and administered injection which brought heart rate to normal. All bloodwork is normal except for amylase.
Diarrhea continuing and is now all blood. Suspect pancreatitis is involved but not main issue.
Hospital is gving him fluids and broad spectrum antibiotics. Also checking clotting to see if plasma is needed.
Any ideas on what is going on?
Went for morning walk and afterwards fed him breakfast. Within 2-3 minutes of finishing his food he began vomitting. After 3-4 times, vomit was mostly mucus. Then diarrhea started. Very violent and liquid. He became very lethargic and was whining. Took him to vet within 20 minutes. Heart rate was very low (30 bpm). Initial diagnosis was possible Addison's crisis. Test was negative and administered injection which brought heart rate to normal. All bloodwork is normal except for amylase.
Diarrhea continuing and is now all blood. Suspect pancreatitis is involved but not main issue.
Hospital is gving him fluids and broad spectrum antibiotics. Also checking clotting to see if plasma is needed.
Any ideas on what is going on?
Type of Animal
:
Dog
Age of Animal
:
2.5 years
Sex of Animal
:
Male
Breed of Animal
:
Daschund
Last date your pet was examined by a vet?
:
November 06, 2009
City
:
Westerville
State/Province
:
OH
Country
:
US
Blood Test Results
:
Amylase at 11,000 (!)
White count slightly elevated
All other markers normal range
White count slightly elevated
All other markers normal range
X-Ray Results
:
Normal
Other pertinent test results
:
Ultrasound negative for foreign objects, obstructions, fluid, etc.
Doctor's Answer
by Justine Lee, D.V.M., DACVECC, Nov 07, 2009 08:21AM
, Nov 07, 2009 08:21AM
It sounds like he's in good hands! It's unlikely that he was poisoned unless you think he got into something in the house - you can always call Pet Poison Helpline, a 24/7 animal poison control at 1-800-213-6680 if you want to start a case. That said, it sounds like he has pancreatitis based on the very elevated amylase level (pending his kidney values are normal). Did he get into any fattening table food recently (like bacon, chicken skin, etc.?). This is often the cause for pancreatiits in dogs. That said, it's often seen on ultrasound, and I'm not sure if this was detected when your vet ultrasounded him.
Nevertheless, the IV fluids, antibiotics, anti-vomiting and anti-diarrheal medication that your vet is treating him with all sound appropriate and hopefully will get him on the mend soon!
Best of luck to him!
Keep us posted!
Nevertheless, the IV fluids, antibiotics, anti-vomiting and anti-diarrheal medication that your vet is treating him with all sound appropriate and hopefully will get him on the mend soon!
Best of luck to him!
Keep us posted!
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