Journal article
Food engorgement in 35 dogs (2009-2013) compared with 36 dogs with gastric dilation and volvulus
Veterinary Record, Vol.181(21), Article 563
2017
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 <l2 to l5-l6). In contrast to dogs with GDV, lactate concentration in dogs with FE was not associated with CGM or BE. Dogs with FE mostly received medical intervention consisting of fluid therapy and analgesia, and all dogs survived to discharge. In conclusion, dogs with FE frequently presented with acid-base and electrolyte derangements, including hyperlactataemia. While dogs with FE can have gastric distension as severe as that seen with GDV, outcome with supportive care only is excellent.
Details
- Title
- Food engorgement in 35 dogs (2009-2013) compared with 36 dogs with gastric dilation and volvulus
- Authors/Creators
- L. Smart (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityS. Reese (Author/Creator) - Vet Imaging Specialists, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia.G. Hosgood (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
- Publication Details
- Veterinary Record, Vol.181(21), Article 563
- Publisher
- British Veterinary Association
- Identifiers
- 991005546027707891
- Copyright
- © 2017 British Veterinary Association.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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