A Case of Acute Hyperkalaemia of Unknown Origin During General Anaesthesia in a Rottweiler

Dany Elzahaby; Olivier L. Levionnois; Francesca Tosi; Ute Morath-Huss

doi:10.3390/ani15121730

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A Case of Acute Hyperkalaemia of Unknown Origin During General Anaesthesia in a Rottweiler

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A Case of Acute Hyperkalaemia of Unknown Origin During General Anaesthesia in a Rottweiler

Dany Elzahaby, Olivier L. Levionnois, Francesca Tosi and Ute Morath-Huss

Animals (Basel), Vol.15(12), 1730

2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15121730

PMID: 40564283

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A 4-year-old neutered female rottweiler underwent three separate anaesthetic events for the diagnosis and treatment of cranial cruciate ligament rupture. The patient was otherwise healthy, with consistently normal pre-anaesthetic electrolyte values. However, during the second anaesthetic procedure, the patient developed severe hyperkalaemia with life-threatening cardiovascular compromise. Prompt treatment led to rapid normalisation of plasma potassium levels and resolution of cardiac abnormalities. This case highlights the need for further research to elucidate the mechanisms underlying this rare but serious complication. Clinicians should remain vigilant, as intra-anaesthetic hyperkalaemia, though uncommon, can be fatal. While the condition has been historically associated with greyhounds, recently reported cases in rottweilers may warrant similar concern.

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Title: A Case of Acute Hyperkalaemia of Unknown Origin During General Anaesthesia in a Rottweiler
Authors/Creators: Dany Elzahaby - University of Bern
Olivier L. Levionnois - University of Bern
Francesca Tosi - University of Bern
Ute Morath-Huss - University of Bern
Publication Details: Animals (Basel), Vol.15(12), 1730
Publisher: MDPI
Number of pages: 9
Identifiers: 991005850288507891
Murdoch Affiliation: Murdoch University; The Animal Hospital At Murdoch University
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Citation topics: 1 Clinical & Life Sciences; 1.55 Urology & Nephrology - General; 1.55.2271 Hyperkalemia
Web Of Science research areas: Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science; Veterinary Sciences; Zoology
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