4632. Hydrocoele in an aged Shih Tzu

 HYDROCOELE - A hydrocele is a collection of fluid within the tunica or processus vaginalis. In this old Shih Tzu, 10 ml of clear fluid was present in the left scrotal sac. Adult scrotal hydrocoele is due to traumatic injury from the Elizabethan Collar when the dog licks his hind paws.

Treatment is surgery - neuter Shih Tzu, M, Over 15 years old. Complaint was the dog was spinning and had pain in the scrotal area when bathed. I advised neuter earlier as the left testes was swollen about 5 x normal size, but the owner did not accept my advice.

2 Apr 2023. I followed up after over one month after surgery. The dog is normal and active. The family is very happy with the outcome. The abnormal "spinning" behaviour of the dog was likely due to pain in the left scrotal area - the dog was trying to lick away the pain. Hence he appeared to be "spinning". 

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VET CASE STUDYDr Sing Kong Yuen, BVMS (Glasgow)A 17-year-old male, not neutered Shih Tzu keeps spinning on 23 Mar 2023! What to do?Brief history:2 years ago, he had suddenly fainted on two occasions. The emergency vet diagnosed old dog vestibular syndrome. No more fainting since I put him on heart medication for heart disease. He had eaten all k/d therapeutic diet prescribed for his kidney disorder and taken his medication.What is the cause of the spinning now?

VET CASE STUDYDr Sing Kong Yuen, BVMS (Glasgow)Written: 2 Apr 2023A 17-year-old male, not neutered Shih Tzu keeps spinning on 23 Mar 2023! What to do?WARNING:This video shows surgical procedures and images. Viewer discretion is advised.

VET CASE STUDYDr Sing Kong Yuen, BVMS (Glasgow)Written: 2 Apr 2023A 17-year-old male, not neutered Shih Tzu keeps spinning on 23 Mar 2023! What to do?WARNING:This video shows surgical procedures and images. Viewer discretion is advised.

Jan 2023. Video 1. The dog at home. He is normal and active. He has swollen left testes, but his owner did not accept my advice that the dog could have testicular tumour and it was best to neuter him.  

DIAGNOSIS:  Left Scrotal HydrocoeleSpinning behaviour was likely an attempt to relieve the pain on his left testes. “He felt some pain in that area during bath time,” the father said to me. Swollen left scrotal sac. TREATMENT: NeuterImages of surgical will be shown. Viewer discretion is advised.

 

 HYDROCOELE - A hydrocele is a collection of fluid within the tunica or processus vaginalis.

In this old Shih Tzu, 10 ml of clear fluid was present in the left scrotal sac. Adult scrotal hydrocoele is due to traumatic injury from the Elizabethan Collar when the dog licks his hind paws.

THIS VIDEO SHOWS SURGICAL PROCEDURES OF NEUTER VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED

OUTCOME OF PROMPT TREATMENT:Neuter by Dr Daniel Sing, Toa Payoh Vets  
Follow up on 2 Apr 2023:Back to normal active behaviour of barking at night, snapping at the owner when forced to take medication and having a good appetite.   

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