Bilateral hydronephrosis in a chronically vomiting cat
18 year old MN Siamese with history of chronic vomiting, chronic renal failure, HCM, and hyperthyroidism. Owner feels that the vomiting has become worse. Abdominal US shows bilateral renal pelvic dilation/hydronephrosis with dilation of the proximal ureters as well. The right kidney was normal in renal length at 3.9cm. The left kidney was slightly decreased…
Abdominal pain in a 5 yr old MN Doberman 2 weeks post gastropexy
5 year old MN Doberman presented for acute onset abdominal pain 2 weeks post castration and elective gastropexy. PE showed possible SQ/abdominal swelling at the gastropexy site, caudal to the last rib on the right side. CBC is wnl and the patient is afebrile.
Update on 10 yr old MN Dachshund with intra-abdominal abscess
This is an update on the 10 yr old vomiting Dachshund with an intra-abdominal abscess that I posted about 4 weeks ago. US guided FNA and culture of the abscess at that time showed a mixed population of bacteria suspcious for FB puncture or secondary to GI tumor. The owners declined surgery and any additional…
Need core biopsy in dog with prolonged PT and PTT
9 yr old FS lab with history of lethargy, drooling, inappetence, and chronic weigh loss. Dog has been tx with metronidazole and Denamarin Liver enzymes have been elevated for 1 year. Most recent chem shows ALT of 347 U/L, ALP of 307 U/L, GGT of 19 U/L, TBIL of 1.8mg/dl, ALB of 2.6g/dL, and TP…
Ugly liver mass with benign cytology
12 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback presented for solitary episode of bilateral rear leg ataxia. When the owners woke up in the am, the dog was ataxic in the rear legs but this resolved in the same day. This dog was tx for stage 1 HW dz in 2009. This dog also has epilepsy, so this…
Echocardiography Textbook Recommendations
I need a new echocardiography book. I have the 2008 Tilley Manual of Canine and Feline Cardiology which is good but outdated. I have Nyland and Mattoon as well as Pennick’s ultrasound books. I love my curbside book 😉 especially for quick references. What I am looking for is something additional that is detailed, current,…
Intra-abodminal abscess in a 12 yr old mn Dachshund
12 yr old mn Dachshund with decreased appetite one month and vomiting and anorexia for the past 10 days. Had a temp of 104 last week which responded to a short course of metronidazole. PE done Friday revealed an intra-abdominal mass Abdominal US done today shows reactive echogenic fat throughout the cranial and midabdomen, retained…
Focal echogenic density at the basal interventricular septum
18 year old MN DSH with hx of anorexia and pawing at the face and dental disase (calculi and missing teeth), crf, and grade 3/6 heart murmur Cat was referred to a specialty center for dental work-up but it was determined that the anorexia was not likely due to the dental disease. Abdominal ultrasound shows…
17 year old FS DSH with a grade 4/6 cardiac murmur and episode of ataxia
17 year old FS DSH presented 2 months ago for a grade 1-2/6 cardiac murmur and weight loss. Echo was wnl except for high normal LV wall and septal measurements Cat presented to the E clinic last week for acute episode of vomiting and wobbly walk. PE showed a grade 4/6 cardiac murmur. E-clinic DVM…
Prominent aorta in a 15 year old FS Lab
15 yr old 75lb FS Lab Ret that is no longer able to walk due to chronic, severe arthritis. The dog has protein losing nephropathy and is mildly azotemic. Dog also has recurrent UTI’s, urinary retention, and urinary incontinence. Primary vet wanted to rule out bladder neoplasia. In addition, there was concern for a possible…