Food engorgement in 35 dogs (2009-2013) compared with 36 dogs with gastric dilation and volvulus
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Lisa Smart1, Shona Reese2, Giselle Hosgood1
1School of Veterinary and Life Sciences, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia.
Abstract:
The clinical features and management of food engorgement (FE) in dogs have not been previously described. This retrospective observational study describes characteristics and outcome of 35 dogs with FE, and compares features on presentation to 36 dogs with gastric dilation and volvulus (GDV). Cases were retrospectively reviewed for history, clinical findings and outcome. Gastric distension was measured by caudal gastric margin (CGM), level with lumbar vertebrae, on a lateral abdominal radiograph. Frequent characteristics of dogs with FE included tachycardia, tachypnoea, hyperproteinaemia, increased base excess (BE), mild hypernatraemia and hyperlactataemia. There was overlap in CGM between dogs with GDV (CGM range L3 to >L6) and dogs with FE (CGM range
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