Pseudohypoadrenocorticism in a Siberian Husky with Trichuris vulpis Infection. (23rd May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Car, Stephanie; Croton, Catriona; Haworth, Mark
• Other Names: Espino López Luciano Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in veterinary medicine. Volume 2019(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-05-23
• Subjects: Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; Animals -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Animal health -- Periodicals; 636.08905
• DOI: 10.1155/2019/3759683
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-7001

Abstract

Abstract : An entire male Siberian Husky presented for diarrhoea, weakness, inappetence, and collapse following a six-day period of illness. On clinical examination the dog displayed vasoconstrictive circulatory shock, dehydration, and melena. Laboratory tests revealed a marked hyponatraemia, hyperkalaemia, and a decreased sodium/potassium ratio of ≤ 12.4. The baseline and poststimulation serum cortisol concentrations were markedly elevated following adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) stimulation test, yielding 712 nmol/L and 706 nmol/L, respectively. The elevated cortisol concentration excluded hypoadrenocorticism. A concurrent Trichuris vulpis (whipworm) infection was also identified. The dog was treated with supportive care including fenbendazole and recovered uneventfully. The final diagnosis was Trichuris vulpis infection with secondary pseudohypoadrenocorticism. This case report further supports a previous observation that the Siberian Husky breed may have an increased sensitivity to infection with Trichuris vulpis and development of pseudohypoadrenocorticism.