Case Of the Month
Mesenchymal Neoplasia in a 14-year-old F Columbian Red-Tailed Boa : Our Case of the Month January 2017
A female Columbian red-tailed boa was presented for vomiting and 10 months of anorexia and weight loss.
October 7, 2016
HCM Heart In A 10-Year-Old FS DSH Cat: Our Case of the Month October 2016
A 10-year-old, FS, DSH cat was presented for assessment of murmur and anesthetic risk prior to dental prophylaxis. An exam 1-month prior revealed a grade III/VI murmur. NT-proBNP was >1500pmol/L. The patient was on no medications at the time of ultrasound. CBC/Chem/UA were all WNL. Radiographs showed cardiomegaly.
September 28, 2016
High Grade Lymphoma In A 12-Year-Old MN Labrador Retriever Mix: Our Case Of the Month September 2016
A 12-year-old MN Labrador Retriever mix was presented with chronic diarrhea +/- syncopal episodes.Low grade anemia was found on CBC with unremarkable blood chemistry findings.
August 23, 2016
Pheochromocytoma In A 12-Year-Old FS Canine Mixed Breed: Our Case Of the Month August 2016
The patient was presented for heavy breathing, panting, excessive throat clearing, weight loss. Altered CBC/Chem/UA values: BW-NSF. Radiograph Findings: chest rads-NSF.
July 20, 2016
Blastomycosis in a 2-year-old Beagle Mixed Breed: Our Case Of the Month July 2016
A 2-year-old FS Beagle mixed breed. Clinical findings: 2 chest nodules. Fever of unknown origin. Vomiting/diarrhea. Altered CBC/Chem/UA values: WBC 20,000. TP 8.3. BUN subnormal at 5. Globulins sl. Elevated. Coag-wnl. HWT-neg.
June 24, 2016
PDH vs. ADH in an 8-year-old FS Pit Bull Terrier: Our Case Of the Month June 2016
An 8-year-old, F/S, 77 lb, Pitbull terrier was presented at RDVM for decreased activity level and behavioral changes. Blood work was performed and showed an increase in ALKP. The patient also had a dental cleaning recently where they extracted multiple teeth and put her on oral Tramadol. Owner says that she was “normal” on March…
May 17, 2016
Intestinal Mast Cell Tumor in an 11-year-old MN DSH Cat: Our Case of The Month May 2016:
This 11-year-old MN DSH cat vomited all of his food 3 days ago. Owner noticed grass-eating and some vomiting of grass last week. Normal activity and appetite. Currently on Cerenia and SQ fluids. R/O FB vs pancreatitis vs other.
March 21, 2016
Uterine Lymphoma in a 1-year-old FS Border Collie: Our April Case Of the Month 2016
The patient was presented for straining to defecate x 5 days, a poor appetite, recent vomiting, and possible hematuria. During physical exam a recal stricture was palpated. Blood was noted in the vulva. The patient was treated with Baytril, Cerenia, and IV fluids pending sonographic evaluation.
March 9, 2016
Left and Right Stifle Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) rupture with degenerative joint disease (DJD) in a 7-year-old FS Border Collie mixed canine: Our Case of The Month March 2016
The patient was presented for intermittent lameness of the left hind for a duration of 1.5 years. Recently the right hind limb is painful, the patient seems more lethargic and does not get up much. Radiographs from previous vet showed mild inflammation of the fat pad of the left stifle. Currently on Rimadyl. Physical exam…
March 2, 2016
Confirmed Pyometra in an 11-year-old MN Poodle…. YES a MN!: Our Case Of the Month February 2016
The patient was present for “ADR”, back pain, pollakiuria and dysuria, and dark urine. Treatments included IVF, Ampicillin, and Baytril without clincial response. Urine specific gravity was 1.034, pH 7, 1+ protein. Bloodwork was unremarkable.
January 26, 2016