Echogenic density on feline echo
6 year old mn DSH with BCS=6/9 presenting for a hacking cough. Cat is currently on prednisone for atopy. Chest radiographs showed a rounded right heart on the VD view and a perihilar haziness on the lateral view. Echo is normal except for a hyperechoic density seen between the aorta and the left atrium. I…
Ok to biopsy if platelets are decreased?
2 and 1/2 year old mn Cocker Spaniel (chart says American, but looks English) adopted 2 months ago from a friend in Utah. Routine exam showed a distended abdomen. The dog is asymptomatic except for a very docile disposition. Abdominal radiographs showed hepatomegaly. CBC was wnl except for thrombocytopenia. Chem prof showed slightly elevated liver…
Rebound hyperglycemia in presumed insulinoma dog
10yr old FS Labrador Retriever with history of acute collapsing episodes for the past 3-4 weeks Normal EKG and chest radiographs Serial bloodwork showed consistent hypoglycemia in the 20-40mg/dl range; All other chems were normal Insulin level was 11 microunits/ml and insulin to glucose ratio was 75 Abdominal ultrasound was normal except for the right…
Dramatic weight loss in vomiting shelter cat
13 year old MN shelter cat with profound weight loss (13lbs to less than 7lbs) and vomiting. This cat has lived in the shelter for years as he is too aggressive to adopt out. CBC is wnl, chem prof shows ALB=2.4, T4 is normal at 1.0, renal values are normal and usg>1.040. Cat had a…
Mass emerging from colon wall-what does this?
8 year old M/N beagle presented for PU/PD and episode of collapse PE shows an obese dog with markedly pendulous abdomen PCV/TP are wnl. Chemistry profile shows a slightly elevated ALKP. rDVM wants to rule out Cushing’s.
Acute renal failure in a 1 year old mn cat
1 year old mn DSH indoor only cat presented for lethargy, significant weight loss (3 lbs) and PU/PD Renovations are being done on the house but there is no known exposure to toxins Labwork showed mild azotemia with isosthenuria (will add lab values to post shortly) Radiographs showed bilateral renomegaly U/A showed quiet sediment-urine culture…
Coagulopathy and abdominal effusion in a cat with dermal mast cell tumors
9 year old mn feline indoor-only DSH presented with 5 day history of vomiting and anorexia This cat belongs to a vet tech who lives at home with her family, 2 other cats, and a dog. PE showed abdominal pain and a small bruise on the lower left abdomen and SQ dermal masses FNA’s of…
Abnormal gallbladder, liver, and abdominal effusion
10 year old mn lab mix with 2 week history of decreased appetite and intermittent vomiting PE shows jaundice and abominal pain Chem prof shows ALT=714 U/L, ALKP=351 U/L, GGT=26 U/L, TBil=3.6mg/dl, Na=163 mmol/L, Cl=123mmol/L CBC is wnl although HCT=53% (N: 37-61%). Abdominal ultrasound shows diffuse, coarse, micronodular, echogenic hepatic parenchyma with small pockets of…
Chronic weight loss in a 15 year old cat
15 year old mn indoor only cat with a history of chronic weight loss (from 8 to 6 lbs) despite good appetite. CBC and chemistry profile done 6 weeks ago were both wnl. Ultrasound done yesterday showed bilateral medullary rim sign, increased medullary echogenicity, decreased corticomedullary definition, nonobstructive mineralization, and pyelectasia. Both kidneys measured 3.4cm…
Bearded Dragon with Tachypnea and increased respiratory effort
5 year old male Bearded Dragon that was treated for pneumonia 2 months ago. The animal has a good appetite but the owner has noticed increased respiratory effort (see clip). The patient prefers standing with the front legs elevated to a higher level than the rear legs. Radiographs read by a specialist indicated cranial displacement…