Anicteric gall bladder rupture secondary to necrotising cholecystitis in a dog

A 4-year-old, female cocker spaniel was presented for investigation of acute onset vomiting and lethargy. Pyrexia, abdominal discomfort marked distension were detected during clinical examination. Clinicopathological findings revealed mild neutrophilia with band neutrophils. Biochemistry showed a hyperalbuminemia (40 g/L; reference: 23–35) elevation alanine aminotransferase (165 U/L; 0–110). computed tomography scan the abdomen raised suspicion gall bladder wall rupture secondary to necrotising cholecystitis, associated peritoneal effusion cholangitis duodenitis. An exploratory laparotomy cholecystectomy performed, intraoperative lavage. Histopathology necrotic wall, analysis culture free fluid confirmed presence septic exudate growth Escherichia coli. The dog treated potentiated amoxicillin signs resolved. Cases presenting biliary tract could occur without suggestive serum biochemistry findings.