RAD – Mild maldigestion pattern in a 1 year old F Miniature Schnauzer post steak bone ingestion

Case Study

RAD – Mild maldigestion pattern in a 1 year old F Miniature Schnauzer post steak bone ingestion

This 1 year old F Miniature Schnauzer presented with ADR, had been fed a steak bone.

Physical exam – mild dehydration; moderate abdominal distension, painful on palpation

Chem: ALT 478, chol 46, amylase 264

This 1 year old F Miniature Schnauzer presented with ADR, had been fed a steak bone.

Physical exam – mild dehydration; moderate abdominal distension, painful on palpation

Chem: ALT 478, chol 46, amylase 264

DX

The radiographs are within normal limits except for a large amount of gastrointestinal content and a mild maldigestion pattern.

Image Interpretation

right lateral and VD rad – The serosal detail is maintained. The stomach contains a moderate amount of chyme.
The small intestinal loops are crowding in the mid and caudal abdomen. The small
intestinal loops are of even diameter, no dilation is noted. A moderate amount of gas
and fluid ingesta are noted within the small intestine. The large intestine contains a
moderate amount of fecal material and gas. The position of the colon is within normal
limits.

Outcome

Abdominal ultasound may be considered depending on the development of specific
abdominal or laboratory signs or persisting painful palpation of the abdomen.
Consider active phase of female cycle as reason for the prominence of the vulva.

Patient Information

Patient Name : Catalaya Ackley/DPC
Gender : Female, Intact
Species : Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status : Complete
Liz Wuz Here : Yes
Code : 17_00010

Clinical Signs

  • "Not Doing Right"

Exam Finding

  • Abdominal Distension
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Dehydration

Images

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Blood Chemistry

  • ALT (SGPT), High
  • Cholesterol, High

Clinical Signs

  • "Not Doing Right"
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