Exertional hemolysis and hematuria in a Labrador Retriever dog. (November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Saint-Pierre, Laurence M.; Burkitt-Creedon, Jamie M.; H. Alonso, Flavio; Wun, Matthew K.
• Is Part Of: Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation. Volume 34:Number 6(2022)
• Page Start: 968
• Page End: 971
• Publication Date: 2022-11
• Subjects: dogs -- exercise -- exertional hemolysis -- hemoglobinemia -- pigmenturia; Veterinary medicine -- Diagnosis -- Periodicals; 636.0896075
• DOI: 10.1177/10406387221127268
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1040-6387

Abstract

A 7-y-old male Labrador Retriever dog was presented because of acute onset of dark-colored urine after a hunting session the day prior. Moderate hemoglobinemia was observed, associated with transient hemoglobinuria and hematuria with no concurrent evidence of underlying urinary tract disease. The patient's clinical signs resolved within 36 h post-exercise without specific treatment. The concurrent occurrence of exertional hemolysis and hematuria in a dog is uncommon; these conditions are commonly reported separately in human athletes.