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Pancreatic cyst / duct dilation

Pancreatic cyst / duct dilation

Hello,   This is a 12 years old American Eskimo F/S that was diagnosed with pancreatitis . CPL was high, rest of bloodwork normal On US left limb, body and right pancreas was hypoechoic with a cystic structure / duct on the right limb. No enlarged LN were seen, rest of Abd was normal. I…

Pancreatic cyst / duct dilation

Hello,   This is a 12 years old American Eskimo F/S that was diagnosed with pancreatitis . CPL was high, rest of bloodwork normal On US left limb, body and right pancreas was hypoechoic with a cystic structure / duct on the right limb. No enlarged LN were seen, rest of Abd was normal. I…

Pyelonephritis vs CRF

Hello, -This is a 12 years old Yorkie M/N that presented with anorexia and vomiting. Both kidneys present with marked pelvic dilation, decrease corticomedullary definition, hyperechoic cortex with cyst. This dog was treated with iv fluids for 3-4 days. -I was wondering if this presentation fits with Pyelonephritis ( fluids alone would not dilate pelvis…

Pyelonephritis vs CRF

Hello, -This is a 12 years old Yorkie M/N that presented with anorexia and vomiting. Both kidneys present with marked pelvic dilation, decrease corticomedullary definition, hyperechoic cortex with cyst. This dog was treated with iv fluids for 3-4 days. -I was wondering if this presentation fits with Pyelonephritis ( fluids alone would not dilate pelvis…

Splenic torsion? Thrombosis?

– 8 yr old MN Bull dog in a wheel chair due hind paralysis (diagnosis unknown)  – presented with acute vomiting and pale mm; did not appear painful in the abdomen – trace abdominal effusion seen between the liver and spleen – the spleen is enlarged and “meaty”looking (normal for breed vs abnormal); no colour…

Splenic torsion? Thrombosis?

– 8 yr old MN Bull dog in a wheel chair due hind paralysis (diagnosis unknown)  – presented with acute vomiting and pale mm; did not appear painful in the abdomen – trace abdominal effusion seen between the liver and spleen – the spleen is enlarged and “meaty”looking (normal for breed vs abnormal); no colour…

When to start Diuretics/Pimopendan

I recently did an echo on Bella. Bella is a 12 year old Maltese that weighs just over 8 pounds Grade 4/6 mitral regurgitation and 2/6 Tricuspid regurgitaion Chest X-rays: cardiomegally with dilated L atrium. No indication of pulmoary edema. Collapse/compression of the L main stem bronchus. Historical cough Echo findings:

When to start Diuretics/Pimopendan

I recently did an echo on Bella. Bella is a 12 year old Maltese that weighs just over 8 pounds Grade 4/6 mitral regurgitation and 2/6 Tricuspid regurgitaion Chest X-rays: cardiomegally with dilated L atrium. No indication of pulmoary edema. Collapse/compression of the L main stem bronchus. Historical cough Echo findings: