Case Of the Month
Congenital Extrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt in a 2-Year-Old MN Boxer Mixed Breed:SonoPath’s Case Of the Month May 2018
The patient was presented for several days of lethargy, PU/PD, inappetence, but no vomiting. Numerous congenital musculoskeletal abnormalities were apparent. Blood chemistry found globulins 4, ALT 548, all else WNL.
April 20, 2018
Pyogranulomatous Transmural Enteritis in a 3-year-old MN Catahoula Dog: Our Case Of the Month April 2018
A 3-year-old, MN, Catahoula Leopard Dog was presented for a 4 month history of ADR, diarrhea, and vomiting which had acutely worsened within the last 48 hours. Physical examination found the patient with a body score of 2/9 with a 14 lb weight loss, temperature of 102.9, QAR, and mildly dehydrated. CBC/Chem, cPLI, and fecal…
March 20, 2018
Agressive Brain Lesion in a 4-Year-Old FS Mixed Breed Canine: Our Case Of the Month March 2018
The patient was presented for trouble seeing and staring into space. She appeared to respond well to steroids. Recent blood work was essentially normal.
February 28, 2018
Bilateral Ureterolithiasis and Hydronephrosis in a 10-Year-Old Female Spayed DLH Cat: Our Case Of the Month February 2018
The patient presented for pain in the area of the kidneys, dehydration, and anorexia with increased renal values. The patient initially improved after treatment with I.V. fluids, but the symptoms returned 5 days later. Cerenia, SQ fluids, and buprenorphine were added to the treatment plan. Preliminary blood chemistry revealed BUN 128, creat. 7.6 which improved…
January 25, 2018
Right Adrenal Mass With Vascular Invasion and Caudal Vena Cava Syndrome: Our Case Of the Month
An 8-year-old, intact male Saluki was presented for generalized ADR, PU/PD and history of UTI. The patient had been treated with smz/tmp but this was discontinued due to suspected reaction to the medication. Abdominal radiographs showed a possible enlarged left kidney.
January 9, 2018
Mitral Valve Repair in a 12-Year-Old FS Yorkshire Terrier Mixed Breed: Our Case Of the Month December 2017
The patient was presented for a pre-surgical cardiac evaluation. The patient was suffering from a rapidly progressing degenerative mitral valve. At the time of presentation the patient was on a regimen of Furosemide (8mg/kg/SID), Pimobendan (0.25 mg/kg/BID), Benazepril (0.25 mg/kg/SID), and Spironolactone (2mg/kg/SID). Despite her treatments, she was still experiencing exercise intolerance, mildly increased resting…
November 2, 2017
Periarticular Histiocytic Sarcoma in a 7-year-old FS Bernese Mountain Dog: Our Case Of the Month January 2018
Hx of TTA performed on both knees. The patient was presented for a mass seen on the right knee. Owner reported the patient seemed more tired and not motivated for walks; limping on right hind limb. Examination of the right leg found a 15 cm invasive mass at the knee. The patient was placed on…
October 27, 2017
Ventricular Septal Defect in a 1.5-year-old FS Boxer: Our Case Of the Month October 2017
A 1.5-year-old, FS, Boxer was presented for an initial puppy wellness visit and a grade 1/6 cardiac murmur was detected; noted PMI (point of maximal impulse) right cranial. A grade 1-2/6 cardiac murmur was detected at several follow-up visits. The patient underwent ovariohysterectomy without event. More recently the patient was presented for further cardiac evaluations….
September 22, 2017
Focal Destruction of the Nasal Turbinates by Foreign Material : Our Case of The Month 2017
A 5-year-old, FS, Golden Retriever was presented for right-sided epistaxis. A pre and post contrast CT of the patient’s head was submitted for interpretation.
August 22, 2017
Intramural Abscess In A 3-Year-Old MN Canine Mixed Breed: Our Case of The Month September 2017
A 3-year-old, 60 lb, MN, Labrador Retriever mixed breed canine was presented with a history of possible dietary indiscretion while on a hike with his owner 48 hrs prior. The patient was ADR and had been intermittently vomiting for 24 hrs. Upon physical examination the patient exhibited pain in the caudal abdomen and an abnormal…
July 31, 2017