Informe de pasantía profesional en la clínica Veterinaria la Casona.Reporte de caso: Paciente canina positiva a Ehrlichia Canis con posterior resolución quirúrgica de piómetra de cuello abierto.

Abstract

A 10 years old, female bitch, French Poodle breed, was brought into the clinic by her owner whom reported that her bitch was decay, with loss of appetite and difficulty to walk. A complete physical examination, blood sample, blood chemistry as Creatinine and ALT, were performed. At the time of the consultation the patient was listless and hyperthermic. The test blood revealed a severe thrombocytopenia and mild leukopenia. After that, a concentration of hemoparasites technique was performed, showing Erlichia canis. After 3 days of treatment, the patient was alert, active and appeared to recover her appetite. A 30-day home treatment was prescribed. Passed 20 days, the owner returned to the veterinary and reported that there is a white liquid coming out of the vulva. An abdominal ultrasound and blood count were taken. The diagnosis was open pyometra, so a surgery was performed as a resolution of the pathology.