Left Adrenal Gland Mass with Phrenic Vein Invasion in a 9-Year-Old MN Heeler Mix: Case Of the Month March 2019

A 9-year-old, MN, Heeler mixed breed canine was presented for his routine annual visit. Upon physical examination a 1.5cm firm subcutaneous mass was discovered on his ventral neck. FNA was performed resulting in blood. CBC/Chem was normal and the patient underwent surgical removal of the mass. An abdominal ultrasound was performed to screen for any…

March 25, 2019

Chronic, Focally Extensive Transmural Enteritis in an 11-Year-Old FS Tibetan Terrier: Our Case Of the Month February 2019

An 11-year-old FS Tibetan terrier was presented for vomiting for 2 weeks. Physical examination found a palpable mass in the abdomen and pale mucous membranes.

February 11, 2019

Pericardial Diaphragmatic Hernia in a 2-year-old FS DLH cat: Our Case Of the Month January 2019

A 2-year-old MN DLH cat presented for lethargy. CBC/Chem/UA showed BUN of 41, urine specific gravity 1.041, 2+ proteinuria, urine culture (+) for Staphylococcus. Generalized cardiomegaly was noted on radiographs in addition to subnormal renal size.

January 16, 2019

Defining Surgical Resectability of a Bladder Mass in a 13-year-old FS Pointer Mix: Our Case Of the Month December 2018

The patient was presented due to panting, urinary accidents, PU/PD, +1 polyphagia, hepatomegaly on radiographs. Urinalysis revealed hematuria, pyuria, and hyposthenuria. U/A: USG 1.002, protein +2, WBCs 4-10, RBCs 11-20, rods 26-50. Blood chemistry results: ALT 283, Alk. Phos. 226.

December 10, 2018

Splenocaval Shunt with Minor Microhepatica in a 1-year-old MN DSH Cat: Our Case Of the Month November 2018

The patient has hepatic encephalopathy, which responds to Clindamycin and Lactulose. Bile acids pre: 127, post: 260.

November 6, 2018

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August 27, 2018

PDA, Valvular Aortic Stenosis, Valvular Pulmonic Stenosis and Mitral Dysplasia in a 2-year-old Male Golden Retriever: Our Case Of the Month September 2018

A 2-year-old intact male Golden Retriever was presented for a detailed cardiology workup due to a loud systolic murmur detected on routine physical exam. The dog did not show any clinical symptoms at this time, amazingly, he was in very good condition: alert, loved to play with other dogs, and had a good appetite. He…

Monostotic Aggressive Osteolytic Lesion in an 11-Year-Old MN Yorkshire Terrier: Our Case Of the Month August 2018

An 11-year-old MN Yorkshire Terrier presented for a second opinion for a 4-week history of back pain; an L2 lesion is suspected. Previous treatments were Gabapentin and Tramadol, but the patient showed no improvement. The patient was still very painful, reluctant to move, and baring teeth when owner tried to pick him up. The area…

July 25, 2018

Urinary Bladder Mass Invading the Right Ureter in an 11-Year-Old FS Pit Bull Terrier: Our Case Of the Month July 2018

The patient was presented with history of intermittent hematuria of 13 months duration. Most recent medications given were Augmentin and then Cephalexin a month later. Blood work was unremarkable. Urine culture and sensitivity showed E Coli sensitivity to Clavamox and Cephalexin.

June 21, 2018

Chronic Cholangiohepatitis in a 1-year-old FS Australian Shepherd Mix: Our Case of The Month June 2018

A 1-year-old, FS, Australian Shepherd mixed breed canine was presented for acute onset of collapse/dizziness. This was the first episode that the patient ever had; patient was BAR prior. Hepatomegaly was seen on radiographs. Blood chemistry showed an elevated ALT, CBC/UA were WNL. 4DX heartworm test was positive, Lepto test was negative.

May 23, 2018