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by dogshome9 on 21 July 2010 - 03:07
A friend of mine who bought a puppy from me almost 12 months ago also owns a Greyhound that has been diagnosed with Idiopathic Chylothorax. Her vet of 30 years said that it is extremely rare condition in dogs and I cannot remember seeing a dog with it either, though I have seen quite a few cats treated (usually caused by trauma ) and not all survived. I do remember that in some cases the cats were drained once or twice and because of the stress it causes them they were only cage rested and the fluid became re absorbed.
Her vet diagnosed it and referred her to a specialist centerer where she was re x-rayed and more blood tests done. She then had 2 liters of fluid drained from around her heart and that was sent for analysis and she was sent home.
That was 7 days ago and since then she has had 2 liter of fluid drained off twice more the last was yesterday and that fluid was more liquid Not thick and gelatinous as the past 2 times, she has been on AB's only but they finished yesterday and was not given any more. She is booked for another appointment for Friday. She is also happy, eating well and having a small amount of exercise, eg lead walks.
I have posted this to see if anyone else has experienced this condition as her owners have asked me for more information.
by SitasMom on 21 July 2010 - 05:07
is this dog given flea baths often?
by dogshome9 on 21 July 2010 - 06:07
No, her owner is extremely cautious about the products she uses on her 2 Resue Greyhounds.
May I ask why you ask that SitasMom?
May I ask why you ask that SitasMom?
by DDR-DSH on 21 July 2010 - 08:07
I'm sure you know this, but just in case, "idiopathic" means "unknown cause" (not verbatim, but you get the idea). If the cause is unknown, then that's not helpful in finding treatment. Most treatments involve identifying / removing the cause and letting the body heal, with supportive care.
by dogshome9 on 21 July 2010 - 09:07
Yes. I am fully aware that Idiopathic means "Of unknown origin ". I have worked as a Vet Nurse for the past 20 years, it is just that I can hardly ever remember seeing a canine with this problem. I am fully supportive of just letting the dogs own immune system deal with the problem and only drawing of the accumulated fluids if it compromises the dogs health.
Here is a photo of the dog concerned, she is the brindle and white Greyhound aged 4 years.
by Judy P on 21 July 2010 - 15:07
I have only deaslth with a pneumothorax once in a dog. It was a Miniature Pinscher that I was showing, she had injured herself when she ran into a corner of the wall and within hours she was in trouble. My vet sent us on to Michigan State where she was worked on by the staff there. It was incredibly expensive but the treatment worked wonderfully and within a week she had recovered and had no problems from there on.
by dogshome9 on 21 July 2010 - 23:07
Thanks for that Judy, did your dog have surgery or did they just continue to drain of the fluid?
The specialist hospital were talking about surgery but I have no idea as to what they would have done?
It is quite possible that this dog may have injured herself in a similar manner as she really loves to run (Greyhound) and doesn't look where she is going at times.
Her owner was telling me she will need to find employment to pay for the bills .
The specialist hospital were talking about surgery but I have no idea as to what they would have done?
It is quite possible that this dog may have injured herself in a similar manner as she really loves to run (Greyhound) and doesn't look where she is going at times.
Her owner was telling me she will need to find employment to pay for the bills .
by dogshome9 on 22 July 2010 - 10:07
Hi Everyone,
After receiving a veterinary report today from the dogs owner it states that she has a Chylothorax which is somewhat different.
It is where the Chyle from the lymphatic tissue drains and collects in the lung cavity. The dogs owner started her on Rutin about 6 or 7 days ago and just maybe that is why the fluid is now thinner and less glutinous. If she was to go to surgery it would mean that they tie off the Lymph drainage area and remove part of the sac around the heart.
Sounds rather dangerous to me. I would also go for the more Conservative treatment.
Any information would be appriciated, if you know of a dog that has had this condition.
After receiving a veterinary report today from the dogs owner it states that she has a Chylothorax which is somewhat different.
It is where the Chyle from the lymphatic tissue drains and collects in the lung cavity. The dogs owner started her on Rutin about 6 or 7 days ago and just maybe that is why the fluid is now thinner and less glutinous. If she was to go to surgery it would mean that they tie off the Lymph drainage area and remove part of the sac around the heart.
Sounds rather dangerous to me. I would also go for the more Conservative treatment.
Any information would be appriciated, if you know of a dog that has had this condition.
by dogshome9 on 23 July 2010 - 09:07
Bump
Has no one had any dealings with this problem, if they have I would love to hear from you.
Has no one had any dealings with this problem, if they have I would love to hear from you.
by malshep on 23 July 2010 - 11:07
Here is a great website that can explain alittle bit more :
http://www.michvet.com/library/surgery_chylothorax.asp
The ones that have come in here for surgery usually do pretty good.
Always,
Cee
http://www.michvet.com/library/surgery_chylothorax.asp
The ones that have come in here for surgery usually do pretty good.
Always,
Cee
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