Abbreviated Name: HE

Disease Description: An acute disorder characterized by bloody diarrhea, elevated hematocrit and shock. Common in miniature schnauzers.

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Disease Symptom: The main and most disturbing clinical sign is large amounts of bloody diarrhea, very often bright red. Some dogs may have a painful abdomen, decreased appetite, lethargy (fatigue), or fever.

Disease Cause: Stress, anxiety, and hyperactivity are thought to be possible contributing factors in many cases of canine hemorrhagic gastroenteritis

Disease Diagnose: The diagnosis of HGE may be challenging and may ultimately require intestinal biopsies in persistent cases. Some possible causes of HGE include stomach or intestinal ulcers, trauma, gastrointestinal tumors or obstruction, foreign bodies, infectious diseases such as canine parvovirus infection, and coagulation disorders. Evaluation usually requires a complete blood count (CBC), biochemical analysis of the blood, urinalysis, radiographs (x-rays), coagulation or clotting tests, fecal evaluation, and ultrasound or endoscopic examination of the gastrointestinal tract.The packed cell volume (PCV) or hematocrit (HCT)—a measurement of the proportion of red blood cells—is often greater than 60% in dogs with HGE.

Treat Method: Dogs with HGE will appear severely ill and, if left untreated, may die.In most cases, the disorder appears to run its course in a few days if the dog is given appropriate supportive care. Intravenous fluid therapy with potassium and electrolyte supplementation provides the foundation of HGE therapy.

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