This 12 year old FS Maltese dog presented with morning time anxiety, panting and attention seeking behavior (demanding and pawing to be held). Hx of mitral valve disease with compensation on echo (no heart meds). CCL rupture LH not repaired but current instability in LH with positive drawer and thrust. Physical Exam: BCS 7/9 4/6 holosystolic murmur. cyanotic and stressed when in dorsal recumbency for radiograph. Panting excessively, harsh lung sounds. Partial weight bearing on LH. Calm in exam room.
CBC/Chem/UA: wnl
This 12 year old FS Maltese dog presented with morning time anxiety, panting and attention seeking behavior (demanding and pawing to be held). Hx of mitral valve disease with compensation on echo (no heart meds). CCL rupture LH not repaired but current instability in LH with positive drawer and thrust. Physical Exam: BCS 7/9 4/6 holosystolic murmur. cyanotic and stressed when in dorsal recumbency for radiograph. Panting excessively, harsh lung sounds. Partial weight bearing on LH. Calm in exam room.
CBC/Chem/UA: wnl