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A SonoPodcast! Shunt EHPSS Splenoazygos in a 2-year-old FS Pug and why. : Our Case Of the Month May 2015

The patient was presented for vomiting 3-4 days prior. Was recently gagging, not urinating often despite normal drinking. The patient had a decreased appetite or was not eating at all and having innappropriate defecation in the house. Blood chemistry showed liver enzyme elevation and low BUN. Bile Acids test results were high at 464.6 umol/L. […]

Histiocytic sarcoma diagnosed by Tru-cut biopsy of thoracic mass in a 7-year-old FS Bernese Mountain Dog: Our Case Of the Month April 2015

A 7-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog (BMD) was presented for a history of persistent weight loss. The only abnormality on physical examination was a thin body condition. CBC and blood chemistry showed monocytosis, elevated creatinine, hypercalcemia, and mild hyperamylasemia. Survey thoracic radiographs showed a 4cm diameter spherical soft tissue opacity mass arising at the ventral tip […]

The Value of a Negative Sonogram

The patient was presented due to persistent vomiting for 3 weeks. Physical examination found the patient 5% dehydrtated. Blood chemistry found a high BUN of 94 and high creatinine of 3.2. USG was 1.032 (in the face of 5% dehydration).

Renal hemangiosarcoma in a 5-year-old intact male German Shepherd: Our Case Of the Month March 2015

A 5-year-old male German shepherd was presented for evaluation of progressive pain, lethargy, anorexia, and hunched back following an episode of abdominal trauma – tried to jump over a large hole and hit his abdomen on the edge of the hole.

Mitral valve repair due to severe DMVD in a 6-year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Our Case Of The Month February 2015

A 6-year-old MN Cavalier King Charles Spanial was referred for mitral valve repair because of severe DMVD. At that time he was already on Pimobendan, Furosemide (12 mg/kg/d) and ACEI. He presented with increased respiratory effort and mild pulmonary edema.

Lymphoma vs. Lymphadenitis in an 11-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Our Case Of The Month January 2015

An 11-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was presented for poor appetite and diarrhea. CBC revealed anemia and a hematocrit of 33. Blood chemistry revealed a low total protein of 3.4, albumin of 1.4, and ALKP of 487.

Protein losing nephropathy, glomerulonephritis, and uremic gastritis in a 3-year-old Intact male Labrador Retriever: Our Case Of The Month December 2014

A 3-year-old male Labrador Retriever dog was presented for anorexia and weight loss. CBC was within normal limits, however blood chemistry showed hyperproteinemia, hypoalbuminemia, low albumin/globulin ratio, marked azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, mild hypocalcemia, hyperkalemia, and hyperamylasemia. T4 was within normal range. The urine had a cloudy appearance; 3+ proteinuria and 3+ hematuria were present on urinalysis.

Protein losing nephropathy, glomerulonephritis, and uremic gastritis in a 3 year old intact male Labrador Retriever: Our December Case Of The Month

A 3-year-old intact male Labrador Retriever was presented for anorexia and weight loss. CBC was within normal limits, however blood chemistry showed hyperproteinemia, hypoalbuminemia, low albumin/globulin ratio, marked azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, mild hypocalcemia, hyperkalemia, and hyperamylasemia. T4 was within normal range. The urine had a cloudy appearance; 3+ proteinuria and 3+ hematuria were present on urinalysis.

GB Mucocele: It’s Not About The Kiwi!: Our Case Of The Month November 2014

 12-year-old MN Labrador mixed breed was presented for evaluation of anorexia, vomiting, and lethargy. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were severe leukocytosis,neutrophilia, hemococentration, and elevated ALP (600).

Prostatic carcinoma diagnosed by FNA: Our Case Of The Month October 2014

A 15-year-old MN West Highland White terrier dog was presented for evaluation of polydipsia, polyuria and possible bladder stones noted on radiographs. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were thrombocytosis, neutrophilia, and hyperalbuminemia. Urinalysis was not performed owing to financial constraints however an abdominal ultrasound prescription was approved.

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