DCM + small to moderate pericardial effusion in a small breed dog
10 yr FS Schnoodle with hx of syncopal episodes, vomiting and lethargy. Radiographs showed an enlarged heart, normal vasculature and lungs. Echo showed a markedly dilated left ventricle and moderate left atrial enlargement (minimal right heart enlargement). There was also a relatively small amount of pericardial effusion, but enough that I did appreciate some tamponade…
Juvenile murmur
I don’t do much echo, especially for congenital defects, but I told the requesting vet I’d see what I could tell her and they would need to follow up with a cardiologist for more details. -12 week old Keeshond puppy, littermate “died of a heart defect” per the owner -requesting vet possibly heard…
Dyspnea, pulmonary infiltrates, and adrenal gland tumor in a 10yr MN ShihTzuh
This dog presented for vomiting 2 days ago and was diagnosed with pancreatitis based upon a positive cPLI and hazy abdominal radiographs. The WBC ct was elevated as was AST and ALT. The dog was treated in part with SQ fluids. Last night, the dog went to the emergency clinic for dyspnea. The radiology report…