A CLINICAL CASE OF PNEUMONIA INDUCED SEPSIS

The aim of this case report is to present the dynamics of clinical manifestation and treatment of a dog with pneumonia induced sepsis. The patient was with hypothermia, dehydration, dyspnea and signs of disseminated intravascular coagulation syndrome. The laboratory findings included marked leukocytosis, thrombocytopenia and prerenal azotemia. Intense fluid and combined antibiotic therapy was introduced which resulted in a favorable outcome.