PRESENTATION Photo courtesy Dr. Kendra Freeman A four-year-old female spayed greyhound presents for non-weight-bearing lameness after running off-leash in a field. CHALLENGE 1) Relative to other breeds, greyhounds tend to have a packed cell volume that is: a. Higher b. Lower c. No difference from other breeds 2) What percent of greyhounds have moderate to severe bleeding within two days of routine spay or neuter? a. 10 percent b. 25 percent c. 40 percent 3) Administration of which medication can significantly reduce post operative bleeding in this breed? a. Pentoxifylline b. Prednisone c. Aminocaproic acid
