Case Of the Month
Mural Intestinal Abscess In A 2-Year-Old MN Doberman Pinscher: Our Case Of the Month June 2022
A 2-year-old MN Doberman Pinscher presented on April 4th due to a sock foreign body. He underwent exploratory surgery with a resection and anastamosis. This was the second resection and anastomosis surgery for this patient since February. After the first surgery, the patient had a septic abdomen. After that surgery, he was managed with a…
May 5, 2022
Suspect Cushing’s In An 11-Year-Old MN Boston Terrier: Our April Case of the Month 2022
Patient presents for suspicion of possible Cushing’s. LDDST did not support a diagnosis of Cushing’s, however the chemistry panel does have generalized increased liver values; all considered mild-mod. ALT, AST, ALKP all mildly increased. Mild thrombocytosis – likely excitement. SDMA mildly increased. BUN/Crea normal. Abdominal ultrasound was recommended.
April 14, 2022
Tetralogy Of Fallot In A 3-Month-Old Female French Bulldog: Our Case Of the Month, March 2022
A 3-month-old female French Bulldog puppy presents for a grade 5/6 heart murmur.
February 23, 2022
Severe Chronic Inflammatory Process In A 10-Year-Old MN DSH Cat: Our Case Of the Month Janaury 2022
A 10-year-old male neutered FIV (+) DSH cat was presented for a mass palpated in the cranial abdomen. Weight loss of >2lbs. but acting normally otherwise. Physical exam found the patient with a BCS of 4/5 and a large spherical mass palpable in cranial abdomen. Radiographs showed a mass effect caudal to stomach with the…
December 21, 2021
In An 11-Month-Old MN Labrador Retriever: Our Case Of the Month
An 11-month-old male neutered Labrador Retriever was presented for history of a grade 4/6 heart murmur and PMI aortic valve.
October 28, 2021
Double Foreign Body In 1-Year-Old Intact Female Labrador/Great Dane Mixed Breed: Our Case Of the Month 2021
A 1-year-old, intact female Labrador Retriever/Great Dane mixed breed was presented for intermittent vomiting. Physical exam found the patient to be thin with pale mucous membranes, and missing left foreleg. The patient was treated with Cerenia after owner deferred diagnostics; while on Cerenia no vomiting was reported. Abdominal ultrasound was performed 12 days after initial…
September 21, 2021
Common Bile Duct, Duodenal Papilla, and Portal Hilus Imaging In A 13-Year-Old MN DSH Cat: Our Case Of the Month 2021
Decreased appetite. Current meds: Metronidazole, Denamarin, Mirtazapine. ALT 393, T. bili 5.7, Mag 2.7, Chol 307, Amyl 1891, PSL 50, Lymphs 9, Mono 8, Neuts 11,680, Mono 1280,Eos. 1600, USG 1.048.
September 14, 2021
Complete Cranial Cruciate Rupture In A 9-Year-Old FS Labrador Retriever: Our Case Of the Month 2021
A 9-year-old female spayed labrador retriever was presented for ruptured CCL in the left stifle after chasing a ball. Upon physical manipulation the joint was found to be very unstable and it had a positive cranial drawer on CTT (cranial tibial translation). TTA (tibial tuberosity advancement) surgery scheduled.
July 6, 2021
Histiocytic Sarcoma In a 4-Year-Old Female Spayed Ferret: Our Case of the Month 2021
Weight loss, diarrhea, decreased appetite, occasional weakness. Glucose checks have been consistently in the low 60s. HCT over 60%, ALT 299, AST 141, BG 61. Recheck BG 64.
May 25, 2021
Extrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt In A 5-Month-Old Intact Female English Springer Spaniel
Patient was presented for ataxia, icterus, lethargy, and vomiting.
April 8, 2021