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~ELYSSA SCHWARZ~
Signalment and Description
Patient: Rocky
Species: Canine
Breed: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Color: Tricolor
Age: 4 years
Sex: Male, Neutered
Weight: 132.00 lbs.
History
The owner called on Wednesday, April
19, and said Rocky had eaten part of his
dog containing polyester stuffing. This
had occurred the previous Thursday.
He vomited 5 times on Saturday.
Rockys last bowel movement had been
on Monday and the owner was unsure of
the consistency.
Rocky had stopped eating Tuesday night.
Disposition has been normal and he
didnt seem painful upon palpation.
Diagnostics
Radiographs
Rocky was sedated with Dexdomitor/Torbugesic.
Abdominal x-rays were taken
The stomach was filled with ingesta type material
There was nothing in the small or large intestine
CBC: Within normal limits
Mild elevation in creatinine: 1.9
The owner was called and gave permission to do
an exploratory surgery.
Calculations
Dexdomitor: 1.6 ml
Torbugesic: 1.32 ml
0.1 ml/10 lbs
0.1 x 13.2 = 1.32 mls
Side Effects of Dex/Torb
Dexdomitor:
Bradycardia
Decreased respiration
Hypothermia
Urination
Vomiting
Hyperglycemia
Pain on injection (IM)
Torbugesic
Respiratory Depression
Radiographs
Induction Drugs
Ketamine: 3.25 mls
Increases heart rate
Hallucinations
Respiratory Depression
Vomiting
Hypersalivation
Pain after injection
Prolonged recovery (vocalization)
Hyperthermia
Isoflurane (2%)
Hypotension
Respiratory Depression
Nausea/vomiting
Arrhythmias
Other Drugs
Tramadol (50 mgs) (Analgesic)
Excessive sedation
Agitation
Anxiety
Tremors/dizziness
Inappetance
Vomiting/constipation/diarrhea
Follow Up
Keep Rocky as quiet as possible for 2
weeks.
Recheck in 1 week
Follow Up
Rocky was brought in for a recheck.
Everything looked great and he got all his vaccines and Heartworm/Flea/Tick
Preventatives at the same time.
Bordatella
Rabies 3 yr.
Distemper 3 yr.
Lepto/Lyme #1 of 2
We also did a kidney profile
Fecal O & P
Interceptor Plus
Vectra 3D
References
N.a, . (2017, April 21). Dexdomitor. InDrugs.com.
https://www.drugs.com/vet/dexdomitor.html
https://www.plumbsveterinarydrugs.com/#!/search