4390. Vet Case. A French bulldog ate a spotted dove. Encapsulated abscess in left facial swelling.

 

 A French bulldog ate a spotted dove. An abscess developed on the left submandibular region. What to do?

31 Aug 2023. French bulldog, 6 years old, pounced on and ate a Spotted Dove. Big left submandibular swelling. Alan took out pus.

7 Sep 2023. Sent to vet in JB

 

 11 Sep 2024 - Facial abscess drained 90% by owner’s syringe aspiration, but the dog vomits when force-fed AD diet. Drinks and pees a lot.Given oral antibiotics. Pus & blood aspirated.

16 Sep 2024 - Hospitalised and given 1/V drip for 4 days.

19 Sep 2024.Passed away.  CKD - Chronic Kidney Disease (increased creatinine and urea)

 

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Left facial area is swollen.

How old is dog and how long swelling?

Owner drew out pus last week

He is 6 years old. About a week ago, he ate a Spotted Dove.

Started to swell after three days when this dog killed n ate a pet bird

6 Sep 2024:
I just brought him to a vet in JB n done the x-rays

Vet said no blockage

A big facial abscess. Need to cut open incision over 4 inches to drain all pus. Antibiotics will not be effective.

Is the dog eating and drinking normally?

Only drinking. Have to force feed him.

 

I/V drips and antibiotics advised. Drainage by surgical excision of encapsulated abscess.

 

 

 

 Why the vet (in JB) did not aspirate the swelling?

He said let the swelling be more in about three to four more days, then he will do the expression of the pus. He said some parts still kinda hard.

Give the dog IV drips plus antibiotics for the next 3 days to survive. Or suhcut drip. No forced feeding.

 

 

 7 SEP 2023:
What is species of bird eaten?

The spotted turtle dove. 

8 Sep 2023:

Is swelling soft? How your dog can catch the bird unless it is sick?

It is a house pet. Wings have been clipped.

12 Sep 2023:
Good morning Dr Sing. I just emailed you the old x-rays.

Thank you.


    17 Sep 2023:
Blood test reports. Hie kidneys are very bad. Another X-ray and ultrasound were done. No bones were found in his throat. 

 

Based on the blood test results, do you think hospitalising him for 3 days with drp will help flush his kidneys? He was hospitalised since yesterday.

Yes. IV drip for at least 3 days.

Really thank you so much for your valuable advice.    

 

 

 12 Oct 2023: What happened to your dog?

He passed away on 19 Sep 2023. Three days on drip, but he couldn't make it.

 

 

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Owner aspirated pus and blood using syringe every 2-3 days, but no IV drip. Antibiotics oral. Facial abscess gone 90% by 11 Sep 2024 (5 days before hospitalisation on 16 Sep 2024)

9 Sep 2024. Dog force fed AD diet but vomits food. "Is antibiotics too strong?". The answer is no. Vomiting 7 days before hospitalisation on 16 Sep.
Blood test shows Chronic Kidney Disease and leucocytosis and neutrophilia suggestive of a severe blood-borne bacterial infection resistant to oral antibiotics..

11 Sep 2024. No more facial abscess. Swelling reduced 90% but vomits.

16 Sep 2024. Hospitalised. IV drip. Stomach feeding by vet.
Blood test shows chronic kidney disease

19 Sep 2024. Died in hospital. 

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Retrospective analysis.

1. Syringe aspiration of the pus and blood by the owner over 2 - 3 days/procedure is not recommended as it is too slow to remove the rotting bird bones and infections.

2. Surgery to remove encapsulated abscess is best, but anaesthesia risk of death is high.The vet may not be keen to do this.

3. Blood-borne infections from the bird ingested.

4. Hospitalisation is too late.

X-ray on 6 Sep 2023, one week after ingestion of the bird by the French bulldog. Bone fragments are seen in the subcutaneous tissues (red circle) leading to inflammation to left facial abscess.

 

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 A French bulldog chases a Spotted Dove on the ground of a big house in Singapore

 

It sounds like you're envisioning a playful scene with a French bulldog chasing a Spotted Dove on a spacious property in Singapore. The house would likely be a modern or traditional Singaporean home, surrounded by greenery, with the action happening in the open, well-maintained yard. The French bulldog, known for its short stature and muscular build, might be energetically trying to catch the dove, which flaps its wings in an attempt to evade the dog. Meanwhile, the background could include tropical plants, a pathway, or a terrace, reflecting Singapore's lush urban environment.

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