Vol. 9, Special Issue 5, Part F (2024)

Author(s): Abdul Kalam A, Abhijith SP, Chetan Kumar GK and MA Kshama

Abstract: Pulmonary hypertension is a life-threatening condition in canines. A three-year-old male Golden Retriever was presented with a three-day history of respiratory distress, exercise intolerance, lethargy, and anorexia. Diagnostic imaging revealed hydrothorax, hydropericardium, and a large echogenic mass in the left ventricle obstructing outflow. Laboratory findings include severe leukocytosis and thrombocytopenia. Treatment with intravenous furosemide, antibiotics, anticoagulants, and vasodilators resulted in significant clinical improvement within three days. This case highlights the importance of echocardiography in diagnosing cardiac masses and the potential for pulmonary hypertension as a complication of infective endocarditis in dogs, along with the need for effective management to improve outcomes.