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Peliosis hepatis and hemoperitoneum in a dog with diphacinone intoxication |
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| Authors: | Matthew W Beal DVM DACVECC Arin M Doherty BA Keith Curcio DVM DACVS |
| Institution: | From the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. |
| Abstract: | Objective: To describe the clinical course of a dog presented with peliosis hepatis and hemoperitoneum in concert with anticoagulant rodenticide intoxication. Case summary: A 7.75-year-old spayed female Shetland Sheepdog presented with clinical signs consistent with hypovolemia, hemoperitoneum, and a history of bright green stool 3 days before the onset of clinical signs. Initial packed cell volume/total solids were consistent with acute hemorrhage. A coagulation profile showed prolongation in activated clotting time and prolongation of both prothrombin and activated partial thromboplastin time, suggesting abnormal coagulation. Abdominal hemorrhage persisted in the face of normalization of the hemodynamic status and coagulation profile, and treatment with Vitamin K New or unique information provided: Exposure to anticoagulant rodenticides may be associated with the development of peliosis hepatis in dogs. |
| Keywords: | anticoagulant rodenticide Bartonella henselae canine liver stoat |