Case of the Month

Perforated Intestine From A Linear Foreign Body In A 14-Year-Old MN Dachshund: Our Case Of the Month 2017

A 14-year-old, MN, Dachshund was presented for vomiting, fever, diarrhea, and anorexia x 3 days. The patient had a history of pancreatitis and foreign body. The patient had a painful abdomen. Blood work revealed leukocytosis, neutrophilia, low albumin (2.1) and cPL WNL. Radiographs were suspect for peritoneal effusion/peritonitis; irregular gas pattern – enteritis or pancreatitis.

Sudden Onset of Jaundice and Anorexia in an 8-year-old DSH Feline: Case Of the Month July 2017

An 8-year-old DSH feline was presented with an acute presentation of jaundice and decreased appetite. He was also pyrexic (40.6 celsius). Blood chemistry: ALT 669, AST 177, TBil 34, ALKP 48, PLI 50, SDMA 14, T4 22. CBC: normocytic normochromic anemia HCT 28% with reticulocyte 11 (<50) non-regenerative. Urinalysis by cysto; spec. gr 1.047, ph […]

Thoracic Lung Mass Vs. Thymoma In An 11.5-Year-Old MN Shar Pei Mixed Breed: Our Case Of the Month June 2017

An 11.5-year-old, 67.5 lb, MN, Shar Pei mixed breed dog was presented for chronic nasal discharge that was unresponsive to doxycycline and getting slowly worse. He started having mild congestion 3 months prior. He had enlarged submandibular lymph nodes then, which have since resolved. Hx of chronic conjunctival chemosis and elevated third eyelids. Medications: None. […]

Acute Splenic Torsion In An 8-Year-Old MN Shepherd Mix Canine: Our Case of the Month April 2017

The patient was presented on emergency from his RDVM. Thoracic radiographs were unremarkable. 2-view abdominal radiographs showed a cranial abdominal mass. CBC: HCT 32%, Anemia, elevated WBC 29.58, Mono 59, Neut 22.44, PCV/TP 36%/8.2 upon presentation. A double cavity ultrasound was performed.

Intestinal Mucoid Carcinoma in a 12-year-old MN Jack Russell Terrier: Our Case Of the Month May 2017

A 12-year-old, MN, Jack Russell terrier was presented for vomiting and weight loss. Radiographs revealed an abnormal gas pattern.

Pancreatic adenocarcinoma with marked necrosis in an 11-year-old MN DSH cat: Our Case Of the Month March 2017

An 11-year-old, 15 lb, MN, DSH cat was presented for a hernia and decreased appetite. Indoor only cat since a kitten and FELV/FIV negative as a kitten. CBC and blood chemistry showed WBC 20.66, neutrophils 17.29, low normal HCT/RBC/hemoglobin, platelets 1229.

Intestinal Lymphoma in a 7-year-old FS Bullmastiff: Our Case Of the Month December 2016

A 7-year-old FS Bullmastiff was presented for acute diarrhea and decreased appetite.

Thyroid Carcinoma in a geriatric intact male Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed: Our Case of the Month February 2017

An 62-lb, intact male, geriatric, terrier mix with a ridiculously sweet disposition was presented as a participant for SonoPath’s SDEP Orthopedic and Small Parts lecture/wet lab. History of being pulled from a kill shelter for rescue and future adoption. Good body condition, BAR.

Bilateral Biceps Tendovaginits With Bilateral DJD In A : Our Case Of the Month November 2016

A 10-year-old FS Pit Bull terrier was presented for a long history of left front lameness.

Mesenchymal Neoplasia in a 14-year-old F Columbian Red-Tailed Boa : Our Case of the Month January 2017

A female Columbian red-tailed boa was presented for vomiting and 10 months of anorexia and weight loss.

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