Renal evaluation in a 16 week old Pit Bull X
A 16 week old, 16.2 lb Pit Bull X Boston presented for relapse of house training (urinary accidents in the house). PE was wnl. Urinalysis showed USG=1.005 with no inflammatory cells seen. Urine culture was positive for E. coli. Bloodwork was wnl (no azotemia and SDMA wnl) Radiographs showed left kidney 4X L2. Right kidney…
Aortic body tumor or HSA
11 year old FS Bichon presented for 2-3 week history of weakness, lethargy, and a 3 day history of inappetence. PE showed pale mucous membranes and HR=150 bpm. Echocardiogram shows pericardial effusion and a solid mass infiltrating the right atrium, right ventrical, right ventricular and pericardial space. RP LVOV and LP Cranial axis views show…
Hypoalbuminemia in an 8 year old MN Boxer
8 year old MN Boxer with 3 month history of diarrhea, most recently liquid, and 15 lb weight loss Nonresponsive to metronidazole and deworming. BCS=2/9 Chem prof shows ALB=1.6 Bile acid testing is wnl. UPUC ratio was normal. Abdominal ultrasound showed a scant amount of mucosal stipling Corn oil test (12mls corn oil, high fat…
CHF in an 11 year old MN Lab
35kg 10 yr old mn lab ret presented for decreased energy and appetite. PE showed tachycardia, grade I/IV cardiac murmur, ascites. CBC and chem profile were wnl. Rads showed cardiomegaly and ascites. Echo shows marked LV and RA dilation. I suspect RA dilation too but hard to assess as the LA is so large. There…
Echogenic renal cortical densities in a 10 year old FS German Shepherd
10 year old FS German Shepherd with recent surgical removal of 2 subcutaneous hemangiosarcoma tumors. Abdominal ultrasound done as part of a met check shows a coarse, micronodular spleen with multiple faint, poorly defined hypoechoic nodules. It also shows bilateral renal cortical echogenic densisities or small nodules. My differential list for the spleen includes…
Episode of tachycardia and dyspnea in a 6 year old Great Dane
6 year old FS Great Dane presented a few days ago to the primary vet for trouble breathing. She has also been losing weight. PE revealed a HR of 180bpm. Bloodwork showed elevated liver enzymes The X-ray machine at this clinic is broken. The primary vet placed the dog on lasix and the owner noted…
Caudal right abdominal mass seen in a dog with pancreatitis, diabetic ketoacidosis
12 yr old FS Yorkshire terrier presented to the E-clinic 3 days ago for several weeks of PU/PD and lethargic for a few days. E-clinic diagnosed the dog with pancreatitis and DKA. The dog’s electrolyte values and glucose values stabilized over the weekend at the E-clinic but her depression and anorexia have persisted.
Use of alfaxan for an echo on a fractious cat
I need to peform a preanesthetic echocardiogram on a fractious cat that will be undergoing radiation therapy for a sinonasal carcinoma. The cat is somewhat fractious and resistant to restraint. My first choice is burtorphanol or butorphanol-ace but wanted to know what your thoughts on using alfaxan? How will alfaxan affect the echo results?
Vomiting and anorexia in a dog
5 yr old FS Pitbull with history of acute vomiting and anorexia. Chem prof shows mildly elevated ALT, AST, increased Amylase and lipase, abnormal cPLI Radiographs show a linear radio-opaque densitiy in the small intestine Abdominal ultrasound shows normal intestines with no FB and normal pancreas The stomach wall is thickened and contains ingesta, however,…
Small, abnormal gallbladder in a year 13 year old MN DSH
13 year old MN DSH presented for chronic inappropriate elimination and recurrent UTI’s. Bloodwork showed ALP=213, ALT=393, and Tbil=2.0. Abdominal US showed a normal urinary tract but an abnormal gallbladder. The gallbladder is small with a thickened, layered wall and an echogenic rim around the outside of the gallbladder. My differential diagnoses are choleycystitis, cholangiohepatitis,…