Patent ductus arteriosus in a 9-day-old Grant's zebra.
A 9-day old Grant's zebra with a 3-day history of lethargy, weight loss, inappetance, and diarrhea was treated with ampicillin, vitamin E and selenium, and tetanus antitoxin without effect in 24 h. On transfer to the local veterinary clinic, a grade IV/VI continuous heart murmur was detected and a patent ductus arteriosus found at necropsy.
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Sarah
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Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1.
D000818:Animals; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D018397:Equidae / Q000002:abnormalities; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006337:Heart Murmurs / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*