Tag Archives: anaphylaxis
Thoughts on canine pancreatic ultrasound and changes associated with pancreatic pathology
Ah pancreases, pancreases, pancreases…..I don’t think anyone finds it easy to get good views of all parts of the canine pancreas in all individuals. Deep-chested dogs, dogs with painful abdomens, gas in the duodenum and/or caecum are all confounding factors. I find that using a high frequency linear probe is enormously helpful: the interpretation depend … Continue reading
Anaphylaxis, sepsis and pancreatitis
We are liking this very current article:. Comparison of clinical findings between dogs with suspected anaphylaxis and dogs with confirmed sepsis. Walters, Andrea M.; O’Brien, Mauria A.; Selmic, Laura E.; McMichael, Maureen A. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.9/15/2017, Vol. 251 Issue 6, p681-688. This is an interesting issue… I strongly suspect that I have missed diagnoses of anaphylaxis in the past … Continue reading
Another anaphylactic shock dog
This is my own dog -I’m feeling able to write this now that he’s recovered fully. As previously discussed anaphylaxis is a phenomenon which can be difficult to document definitively. However, like the last case which I wrote up a few weeks back this involved a previously 100% healthy dog with a wasp/bee chasing habit … Continue reading
Ultrasonographic features of anaphylaxis in the dog
Anaphylaxis is familiar in human medicine and as a general concept the idea of a systemic, immediate hypersensitivity reaction is straightforward enough. However, strict defining criteria for a diagnosis of anaphylactic episodes have proved more difficult. The phenomenon is much less commonly documented in domestic pets than in people. This case relates to a young, … Continue reading
