Primary splenic torsion and subsequent avulsion in an English bulldog ( <i>Canis lupus familiaris</i> )

Abstract A 3‐year‐old, male, neutered English bulldog was referred to a speciality practice for suspected splenic torsion diagnosed on ultrasound by the referring veterinarian. It was anorexic for 5 days, and pigmenturia was noted at home. The primary veterinarian's minimum database revealed no active urinary tract infection but transitional cells within the urine. An initial ultrasound noted pancreatitis, peritonitis, moderate echogenic peritoneal effusion and splenic changes concerning splenic torsion. No Doppler was used to confirm torsion at this time. An abdominal exploratory was performed for a presumptive splenic torsion. Upon entry into the peritoneum, complete splenic avulsion was noted. The patient remained in hospital for 48 hours post‐operatively. The patient was subsequently lost to follow‐up.