USE OF STREPTOKINASE IN 4 DOGS WITH THROMBOSIS

Thrombosis in dogs is an uncommon complication of disorders such as hy peradrenocorticism, heart disease, and protein-losing nephropathy. Dia betes mellitus and hypertension may enhance hypercoagulate states and predispose dogs to development of thrombosis. In the past, treatment o f thrombosis has been largely by means of supportive therapy, consisti ng of administration of anticoagulants and platelet inhibitors. Strept okinase treatment of thrombosis in 4 dogs was successful with minimal adverse effects.