Canine and Feline Pyothorax: Diagnosis, Treatment and Management

Anais Allen-Deal, Daria Starybrat

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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).
Original languageEnglish
Pages17-20
Volume51
No.36
Specialist publicationVeterinary Times
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 23 Sept 2021

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