Case Study

Splenocaval shunt in a 4 month old M Dachshund

This 4 month old Dachshund dog presented for abnormal mentation and trouble walking. Initial bloodwork found an ALT of 299, ALKP of 439, hypoproteinemia from hypoglobulinemia, mild anemia, and a creatinine too low to read. Bile acids were checked 3 days later and found a pre level at 145 umol/L and a post level of 391 umol/L.

Patient Information

Gender : Male, Intact

Type of Imaging : Ultrasound

Code : 03_00561

Clinical Signs

"Not Doing Right"
Difficulty walking

Exam Finding

Disorientation

Blood Chemistry

Alkaline Phosphatase (SAP), High
ALT (SGPT), High
Globulin, Low
Post-Prandial Bile Acids, High
Pre-Prandial Bile Acids, High
Total Protein, Low

Clinical Signs

"Not Doing Right"
Difficulty walking