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Noise Phobia-Induced Relative Polycythemia in a Dog  

Kang, Min-Hee (College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Science Research Institute, Konkuk University)
Park, Hee-Myung (College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Science Research Institute, Konkuk University)
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Journal of Veterinary Clinics / v.29, no.6, 2012 , pp. 494-497 More about this Journal
Abstract
A 6-year-old castrated male Miniature Pinscher dog was referred due to shaking, panting and inappropriate elimination during thunderstorms. The dog had noise phobia after a car accident two years ago. The intensity of the fear of noise, especially with thunderstorms, worsened during the past 3 months (thunderstorm season). Physical examination revealed hyperthermia, tachypnea (panting), mild tachycardia, and an elevated systolic blood pressure. Laboratory examination revealed mild polycythemia with a lower oxygen pressure and saturation. Based on the history, physical examination, and laboratory tests, the dog was diagnosed as a noise phobia concurrent with relative polycythemia. Treatment was initiated with behavior modification with desensitization, counter-conditioning, and medication. Music therapy was also used and appeared to be beneficial. Clinical signs including polycythemia are improved. This case indicates that relative polycythemia can be occurred by chronic mental stress, such as noise phobia in a dog.
Keywords
clomipramine; chronic mental stress; dog; music therapy; noise phobia; polycythemia;
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