A 14-year-old Jack Russell had seizures and vomited blood
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 2018-09-29

27 Sep 2018.

Good bodily condition 5/9.  Sudden onset fits today. Had been lethargic. Heart sounds are muffled indicating pericaridal effusions. Blood test showed total white cell count increased, indicating bacterial infection of the blood. 5 years ago, this dog had left perineal hernia repair and was OK after another recurrence. The dog was neutered at the recurrence and now has no hernia.

The cause of seizures could be due to the abnormal heart and the liver disease (increased liver enzymes). X-rays of the heart would be done the next day. The much loved dog passed away around 12 hours later.