05/11/2024
This gorgeous girl is Rio, a 3 year old Red Setter. Recently we have seen an increase in the number of vomiting and diarrhea cases, and Rio presented with these symptoms.
Rio had developed acute haemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome, which manifests as acute onset of large volumes of watery and bloody diarrhea. Rio was significantly dehydrated and required aggressive fluid therapy, monitoring of her electrolytes and medical management.
Due to the inflammation present in her intestine Rio developed a protein losing enteropathy, where protein leaked from her gastrointestinal tract into her abdomen. We managed this protein loss and Rio's reluctance to eat by placing an oesophageal feeding tube and feeding her a liquid diet until she was able to eat of her own accord.
Rio was intensively managed by the day and night teams and we were absolutely delighted when we were able to discharge her to continue her recovery at home.
