Heatstroke
38 Heatstroke Theory Refresher A spectrum of severity is seen in dogs suffering from heat-induced illness in terms of both pathophysiological derangements and clinical consequences. It may therefore be more…
Pelvic limb paresis and paralysis
20 Pelvic limb paresis and paralysis Causes of Acute Nonambulatory Paraparesis/Paraplegia Paraparesis and paraplegia most commonly occur as a result of a spinal cord lesion caudal to the C6–T2 segment…
Endocrine emergencies
34 Endocrine emergencies Canine Primary Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s Disease) Theory refresher The adrenal cortex produces corticosteroid hormones, including mineralocorticoids (primarily aldosterone) and glucocorticoids (primarily cortisol). Naturally occurring primary hypoadrenocorticism in dogs…
Acute diarrhoea
9 Acute diarrhoea Acute diarrhoea is a frequently encountered clinical sign in emergency medicine. The majority of causes of acute diarrhoea relate primarily to the intestinal tract although small intestinal…
Wounds and open fractures
27 Wounds and open fractures A large variety of wounds may be seen in emergency patients, resulting from a range of different causes, and an extensive discussion is beyond the…
Sudden loss of vision
25 Sudden loss of vision Depending on the disorder in question, sudden loss of vision may occur unilaterally or bilaterally, and there may or may not be changes in the…
Respiratory distress
23 Respiratory distress Dogs and cats with respiratory distress are a relatively common presentation to emergency clinics. These patients are often extremely unstable and a rational approach to their management…
Shock and dehydration
2 Shock and dehydration Shock and dehydration are both commonly seen in emergency practice and both require fluid therapy as a crucial part of their management (see Ch. 4). However,…
Petechiae and ecchymoses
21 Petechiae and ecchymoses Petechiae and ecchymoses represent superficial bleeding into the skin or mucous membranes. Petechiae are small pinpoint haemorrhages and ecchymoses are larger areas. Petechiae are more commonly…
