A 3-year-old, MN, Catahoula Leopard Dog was presented for a 4 month history of ADR, diarrhea, and vomiting which had acutely worsened within the last 48 hours. Physical examination found the patient with a body score of 2/9 with a 14 lb weight loss, temperature of 102.9, QAR, and mildly dehydrated. CBC/Chem, cPLI, and fecal […]
The patient was presented for trouble seeing and staring into space. She appeared to respond well to steroids. Recent blood work was essentially normal.
The patient presented for pain in the area of the kidneys, dehydration, and anorexia with increased renal values. The patient initially improved after treatment with I.V. fluids, but the symptoms returned 5 days later. Cerenia, SQ fluids, and buprenorphine were added to the treatment plan. Preliminary blood chemistry revealed BUN 128, creat. 7.6 which improved […]
An 8-year-old, intact male Saluki was presented for generalized ADR, PU/PD and history of UTI. The patient had been treated with smz/tmp but this was discontinued due to suspected reaction to the medication. Abdominal radiographs showed a possible enlarged left kidney.
The patient was presented for a pre-surgical cardiac evaluation. The patient was suffering from a rapidly progressing degenerative mitral valve. At the time of presentation the patient was on a regimen of Furosemide (8mg/kg/SID), Pimobendan (0.25 mg/kg/BID), Benazepril (0.25 mg/kg/SID), and Spironolactone (2mg/kg/SID). Despite her treatments, she was still experiencing exercise intolerance, mildly increased resting […]
Hx of TTA performed on both knees. The patient was presented for a mass seen on the right knee. Owner reported the patient seemed more tired and not motivated for walks; limping on right hind limb. Examination of the right leg found a 15 cm invasive mass at the knee. The patient was placed on […]
A 1.5-year-old, FS, Boxer was presented for an initial puppy wellness visit and a grade 1/6 cardiac murmur was detected; noted PMI (point of maximal impulse) right cranial. A grade 1-2/6 cardiac murmur was detected at several follow-up visits. The patient underwent ovariohysterectomy without event. More recently the patient was presented for further cardiac evaluations. […]
A 5-year-old, FS, Golden Retriever was presented for right-sided epistaxis. A pre and post contrast CT of the patient’s head was submitted for interpretation.
A 3-year-old, 60 lb, MN, Labrador Retriever mixed breed canine was presented with a history of possible dietary indiscretion while on a hike with his owner 48 hrs prior. The patient was ADR and had been intermittently vomiting for 24 hrs. Upon physical examination the patient exhibited pain in the caudal abdomen and an abnormal […]
A 14-year-old, MN, 13.5 lb Maltese was presented for a possible syncopal episode after going upstairs and breathing heavier. The patient was treated with enalapril 2.5 mgs PO SID and scheduled for an echocardiogram. Physical Exam: Grade 4/5 murmur. Radiograph indciated severe cardiomegaly. BP 117/74 Map 90. CBC: Normal. Chemistry: Alk. Phos 1340.