Suspected cerebral salt wasting syndrome secondary to traumatic brain injury in a dog
Amanda E. Chromiak,
Joanna Finstad,
Edward Cooper
Abstract:ObjectiveTo describe a dog with suspected cerebral salt wasting syndrome (CSWS) secondary to traumatic brain injury (TBI).Case SummaryA 2‐month‐old intact male Chihuahua‐American Pitbull Terrier mix weighing 1.94 kg presented to a veterinary teaching emergency room after suffering bite wound‐penetrating trauma to the head. Treatment was initiated with hyperosmotic agents, fluid resuscitation, and analgesia. The dog's neurologic dysfunction warranted hospitalization and continuous monitoring. Within 24 hours, t… Show more
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