Left Shoulder Swelling with Bruising at the Axilla?
7-year-old MN Lab/terrier mix presented with a historical history of Erlichia. PE: + fluid wave, U/S showed free fluid but no definitive masses. Bloods fairly normal, some low platelets. Owner happened to mention a newly found left shoulder swelling. It did not appear to have bony involvement but was sent out for radiographic consultation. Images…
Splenic cells where art thou?
Despite seeing beautiful images during splenic sampling with a visible needle, lovely “woodpecker” technique and nice feathery slides my splenic aspirates still having me holding my breath until I see definitive cells in my microscope field. I feel like I’m at the roulette wheel hoping for my my lucky number to be the winner.
Splenic cells where art thou?
Despite seeing beautiful images during splenic sampling with a visible needle, lovely “woodpecker” technique and nice feathery slides my splenic aspirates still having me holding my breath until I see definitive cells in my microscope field. I feel like I’m at the roulette wheel hoping for my my lucky number to be the winner. I…
Ultrasound for Met check?
I have had a few met check ultrasounds in recent weeks and while I know I am looking for general signs of “badness”; masses, nodules, enlarged lymph nodes, but if a patient has been diagnosed with a certain type of cancer such as mast cell or TCC are there any areas that should be more…
Best sedation or calming/holding techniques for scanning rabbits?
Looking for a bunny-friendly sedation protocol or restraint technique for scanning rabbits. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thx! 
Hypothyroidism causing aggression in dog?
A six-year-old male neutered Airedale pitbull terrier mixed breed is having increasing aggression over the past three years. The patient seems to be triggered by sound lightning and also has food aggression issues. The dog has history of resolved mange but has had chronic skin issues as well. Could the aggression be a thyroid issue…
Hypothyroidism causing aggression in dog?
A six-year-old male neutered Airedale pitbull terrier mixed breed is having increasing aggression over the past three years. The patient seems to be triggered by sound lightning and also has food aggression issues. The dog has history of resolved mange but has had chronic skin issues as well. Could the aggression be a thyroid issue…
Veterinary Software? Hippo?
As a current user of Avimark veterinary software, looking to switch to a more efficient system. Does anyone have experience with Hippo software? Thx in advance!
Veterinary Software? Hippo?
As a current user of Avimark veterinary software, looking to switch to a more efficient system. Does anyone have experience with Hippo software? Thx in advance!
Draining pericardial effusion without your knees knocking! :)
For whatever the reason doing anything with the heart sends my own heart rate up. First it was measurements, then doppler work, and that darn aortic outflow in cats! Haha! I was presented with a pericardial effusion echo case today that sent me into anxiety-ville. I am posting the videos here, and as far as…