HEMORRHAGIC GASTROENTERITIS IN 15 DOGS

Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis was diagnosed in 15 dogs on the basis of a history of acute bloody diarrhea accompanied by profound hemoconcentr ation (PCV greater-than-or-equal-to 60%). Other laboratory data, inclu ding results of extensive fecal culturing, was not helpful in establis hing pathogenesis of the disease. With the exception of hypovolemia, s erious complications did not develop in any of the dogs. All responded favorably to supportive care consisting of administration of fluids a nd antibiotics and restriction of food and water