![]() ![]() The dog was treated with a bolus of CSLS a (15 mL/kg, IV) after which Doppler-determined systolic arterial blood pressure increased to 120 mm Hg and remained stable thereafter. Serum biochemical analyses revealed mildly high activities of alanine aminotransferase (208 mmol/L reference interval, 13 to 88 mmol/L), alkaline phosphatase (472 mmol/L reference interval, 19 to 285 mmol/L), and amylase (1,270 mmol/L reference interval, 176 to 1,245 mmol/L) all other variables including electrolyte concentrations were within reference limits. Findings of abdominal palpation were considered normal, and the dog's body condition score was 5/9. Peripheral systolic arterial blood pressure determined by use of Doppler ultrasonography was 60 mm Hg. ![]() Mucous membranes were very pale but moist, and capillary refill time was approximately 4 seconds. Respiratory rate was fast because the dog was panting, and lung auscultation revealed no abnormalities. ![]() A grade 1/6 left apical early systolic heart murmur was detected. ![]() Physical examination revealed that the dog had appropriate mentation rectal temperature was 38.8☌ (101.8☏), and heart rate was 212 beats/min with a regular rhythm and weak femoral pulses. The dog was recumbent at the time of the evaluation. A 14-year-old 18.6-kg (40.9-lb) neutered female Border Collie with a 3-week history of 3 episodes of collapsing during exercise with no loss of consciousness was evaluated. ![]()
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