Abstract
Pyothorax – or empyema as it is sometimes known – is a pleural space disease affecting both cats and dogs (Demetriou et al, 2002).
Underlying causes – such as migrating foreign bodies, penetrating thoracic trauma, pneumonia and haematogenous spread – can lead to the buildup of purulent material within the thoracic cavity (Silverstein and Hopper, 2014; Demetriou et al, 2002).
Common presenting signs for cats and dogs with pyothorax include dyspnoea and tachypnoea, pyrexia, lethargy, hyporexia/anorexia and weight loss (Demetriou et al, 2002).
Underlying causes – such as migrating foreign bodies, penetrating thoracic trauma, pneumonia and haematogenous spread – can lead to the buildup of purulent material within the thoracic cavity (Silverstein and Hopper, 2014; Demetriou et al, 2002).
Common presenting signs for cats and dogs with pyothorax include dyspnoea and tachypnoea, pyrexia, lethargy, hyporexia/anorexia and weight loss (Demetriou et al, 2002).
Original language | English |
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Pages | 17-20 |
Volume | 51 |
No. | 36 |
Specialist publication | Veterinary Times |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 23 Sept 2021 |