Case Report: Arterial Thrombosis in a Dalmatian dog

• Pablo Francisco Guevara-Ortiz Universidad Católica de Cuenca. Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5490-162X
• Pablo Giovanny Rubio-Arias Universidad Católica de Cuenca. Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9185-4823
• José Julián Zúñiga-Velarde Clínica Veterinaria Dr. Pet. Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9691-500X
• Adriana Estefanía Fernández-Jara Universidad de Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires, Argentina https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5490-162X

DOI: https://doi.org/10.52973/rcfcv-e32162

Keywords: Anticoagulants, arterial thromboembolism, clopidogrel, rivaroxaban

Abstract

Arterial thrombosis included as a differential diagnosis in acute claudication in dogs is rare. Most common causes are usually trauma, neoplasia or osteo degenerative diseases. The clinical case of a 6.5-year-old Dalmatian male dog with a history of sudden claudication of the left thoracic limb, weakness and respiratory distress is described. The elevated values of D-Dimer and C-Reactive Protein, and Ultrasound study confirmed the presence of a thrombus in the radial brachial artery. The cause for the thrombus was not identified. Medical management included Enoxaparin, and long-term medication with Clopidogrel, Rivaroxaban, and Atenolol.

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