A 9-year-old FI Pit Bull Terrier was presented for evaluation of ataxia. On physical examination, ataxia and pale mucous membranes were present. Whipworms were evident on fecal analysis. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry included marked regenerative anemia, neutrophilia, band neutrophilia, monocytosis, thrombocytopenia, hyperproteinemia, hypoalbuminemia, hyperglobulinemia, and hyperbilirubinemia. Coagulation profile was within normal limits and T-4 low. Hospitalization was recommended but declined by the owner.

A 9-year-old FI Pit Bull Terrier was presented for evaluation of ataxia. On physical examination, ataxia and pale mucous membranes were present. Whipworms were evident on fecal analysis. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry included marked regenerative anemia, neutrophilia, band neutrophilia, monocytosis, thrombocytopenia, hyperproteinemia, hypoalbuminemia, hyperglobulinemia, and hyperbilirubinemia. Coagulation profile was within normal limits and T-4 low. Hospitalization was recommended but declined by the owner. The patient was treated with Baytril, Depo-medrol, Vitamin B12, subcutaneous fluids, and discharged with Orbax, prednisone, Pet-Tinic, and Panacur. The following day the owner reported the patient having orange colored urine. On recheck examination mild icterus, pale mucous membranes, and lethargy was present. The patient was admitted for intravascular fluids, blood transfusion, and supportive care. 24 hours later the PCV was 18.