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Open Pyometra in a 1-Year-Old Intact Female Fancy Rat: Our Case Of the Month March 2021

A 1-year-old intact female fancy rat was presented for vaginal discharge and concern for a possible abdominal or reproductive mass.

Left Ventricular Cardiac Mass Invading The Pericardium In A 13-Year-Old MN Beagle Mix: Our Case of the Month

A 13-year-old MN Beagle mix with history of increased weakness and respiratory effort presented for a heart murmur, suspected pulmonary edema, enlarged liver, and possible cranial abdominal mass. The patient was abdominally retracting while breathing, but his mucous membranes remained consistently pink. The patient was started on furosemide 12.5 mg 3 tabs BID and Pimobendan […]

Ectopic Ureter in a 4-Month-Old Intact Male Mixed Breed Canine: Our Case Of the Month January 2021

Patient was presented after being “rejected by breeder” due to leaking urine.

Thoracic Foxtail Foreign Body in 4-year-Old Intact Male Labrador: Our Case Of the Month December 2020

A 4-year-old intact male labrador retriever was presented for depression, weight loss, intermittent vomiting bile, decreased appetite, and greenish, mucoid ocular discharge. Blood work revealed mild leukocytosis and mild hyperglobulinemia.

Hemangioma in a 10-year old MN DSH Cat: Our Case Of the Month November 2020

The patient presented for ADR and hiding which was worsening over time. Blood chemistry, CBC, and urinalysis were both unremarkable. The caudal lumbar area of the patient was uncomfortable upon palpation. Radiographs revealed fused tail vertebrae, enlarged heart, and a mass effect in the chest. A double cavity ultrasound was performed and findings confirmed fused kidneys (which […]

__________ in a 10-year old, Male Neutered DSH Cat: Our Case Of the Month

Extremely lethargic, mass effect in chest. Finished Pred, Gabapentin- no effect Abnormal PE/Chem/CBC/UA Results: SDMA 17(bun, creat wnl)

Persistent Müllerian duct syndrome in an 8-month old intact male Basset Hound: Our Case Of the Month Sept 2020

The patient presented for ADR, not eating well, progressive lethargy, and swollen testicles. The owner noted that his testicles had always been large and that he does have some degree of dietary indiscretion. The patient received buprenorphine and SQ fluids pending ultrasound interpretation.

Persistent Deciduous Teeth, Unerupted Permanent Teeth, Dentigerous Cyst, Under Erupted Permanent Teeth, & Periodontal Disease in a 12-Month-Old MN Shih Tzu: Our Case Of the Month August 2020

Persistent deciduous upper canines without their adult counterparts were noted in a 1 yr old Shih Tzu. Beyond the oral issues, outward physical exam was within normal limits. 

Obstructive Urethral And Cystourethral Junction Mass In A 13-Year-Old FS Boston Terrier: Our Case Of the Month 2020

The patient presented for hematuria, Stranguria, and proteinuria. Current treatments were Simplicef and NeoPolyDex (for eyes). Urinalysis: 1+ proteinuria, pH 6.5, WBC 2-3 hpf, RBC 21-50, struvite crystals 0-1 hpf, squamous epithelia 2-3 hpf.

Conn’s Syndrome/Right Adrenal Gland Mass In An 11-Year-Old FS DSH : Our Case Of the Month June 2020

An 11-year-old FS DSH cat was presented for poor appetite, hyperthyroidism, and previous episode of hypertension. The patient perked up a bit after receiving SQ fluids, Cerenia, and mirtazapine. CBC was WNL, blood chemistry found phosphorous 2.7, Na 156, K 2.6, bicarb 27, CK 441, Total T-4 7.3, USG 1.021.

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