Aetiology, clinical parameters and outcome in 113 dogs surgically treated for septic peritonitis (2004-2020).

Background: Septic peritonitis (SP) is a common life-threatening condition. The aims of this study were to describe the aetiology, clinicopathological abnormalities, complications, treatment, outcome and prognosis of dogs with SP.

Methods: Records of 113 dogs diagnosed and surgically treated for SP between 2004 and 2020 were reviewed.