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Possible antibiotic-associated colitis in a dog
M D Willard1, B Berridge, A Braniecki
1Department of Small Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station 77843, USA.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|December 23, 1998
Summary
Antibiotic-associated colitis can occur in dogs, leading to severe gastrointestinal issues. Early colonoscopy and fecal cultures are recommended for dogs with severe diarrhea during antibiotic treatment.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Renal disease management in canines.
- Antibiotic therapy protocols in veterinary practice.
- Understanding canine colonic physiology.
Observation:
- A Poodle with renal disease developed severe colonic disease, including mucosal collapse and necrosis.
- The colonic disease onset coincided with antibiotic administration.
- Clinical signs included severe large-bowel diarrhea.
Findings:
- Bacterial cultures revealed a disrupted colonic flora, with Streptococcus pyogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans predominating.
- The condition was suggestive of antibiotic-associated colitis.
- The case proved fatal, indicating the potential severity of this condition.
Implications:
- Colonoscopy is a valuable diagnostic tool for dogs with severe diarrhea linked to antibiotic use.
- Nonselective bacterial fecal culture can aid in diagnosing dysbiosis during antibiotic treatment.
- This case highlights the critical need for monitoring gastrointestinal health during antibiotic therapy in dogs.