Presentation and management of trapped neutrophil syndrome (TNS) in UK border collies |
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| Authors: | S L Mason R Jepson M Maltman D J Batchelor |
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| Institution: | 1. School of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, , Neston, CH64 7TE;2. Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Royal Veterinary College, , Hatfield, Herts, AL9 7TA;3. Maltman Cosham Veterinary Clinic, , Lyons Farm Estate, Slinfold, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 0QP |
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| Abstract: | Three UK bred Border collie puppies were presented for investigation of pyrexia and severe lameness with associated joint swelling. Investigations revealed neutropenia, radiographic findings suggesting metaphyseal osteopathy, and polyarthritis and all dogs were subsequently confirmed with trapped neutrophil syndrome. Clinical improvement was seen after treatment with prednisolone and antibiotics and the dogs all survived to adulthood with a good short‐ to medium‐term outcome. Trapped neutrophil syndrome is an important differential diagnosis for young Border collie dogs in the UK presenting with pyrexia, neutropenia and musculoskeletal signs. |
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