ABSTRACT

An 8-year-old female intact Siberian Husky from Bern, Switzerland, was evaluated for acute onset of vomiting, lethargy, and increased thirst and urination. On physical examination, the dog was estimated to be 7–8% dehydrated and had a tense abdomen on palpation. The kidneys appeared to be slightly enlarged on palpation and a large bladder was noted. The BCS was 5/9 ( 1 ). A CBC, serum biochemistry panel, and urinalysis were performed: