Splenectomy in Dogs

Last weeks segment features Madison the 11 year old soft coated wheaten terrier!! 🐾 Madison came to us when her owners noticed that she was very dull and would not come out from under the bed. On presentation, Madison had a very grey or dull appearance. She was too weak to stand and we noticed that she had a very distended abdomen. Ultrasound showed that Madison had fluid within her abdomen which is extremely abnormal. Turns out, Madison had a tumor on her spleen that had ruptured and she was bleeding out internally!!! Thankfully with quick action from Dr. Emerson and Dr. Janzen Madison’s spleen was successfully removed. She received a blood transfusion to replace the blood she lost in her abdomen and was discharged a few days later. We are happy to announce that Madison’s biopsy came back without any signs of cancer, and her splenic mass was just a large hematoma. If you notice your pet has a severely distended abdomen, or is dull and lethargic, this can be a medical emergency and your pet should be seen as soon as possible. 🐾🐾

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