Pathology in Practice

Abstract

In cooperation with HistoryA 7-year-old 31-kg (68.2-lb) sexually intact male English Bulldog was referred for evaluation of severe expiratory dyspnea that was unresponsive to treatment with furosemide. The dog had a history of idiopathic juvenile epilepsy and was currently receiving treatment with phenobarbital (100 mg, PO, q 12 h) and bromide (400 mg, PO, q 12 h). At the referral evaluation, the emergency care provided included administration of cephalexin (30 mg/kg [13.6 mg/lb], IV, q 12 h), enrofloxacin (5 mg/kg [2.27 mg/lb], IV, q 12 h), beclomethasone dipropionate (aerosol, q 8 h), butorphanol tartrate (0.2 mg/kg [0.09 mg/lb], IM, single administration), oxygen via nasal probe (65 mL/kg [29.5 mL/lb)]), and fluid therapy (50 mL/kg/24 h [22.7 mL/ lb/24 h)], IV). Despite treatment, the dog developed respiratory arrest 12 hours after admission, and CPR was unsuccessful.