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Grass Awn in a 2-Year-Old MN Golden Retriever: Our Case Of the Month December 2019
The patient was presented for drainage tract between the 2nd and 3rd digits in the front left foot. Previous probing for the grass awn was unsuccessful; an ultrasound was performed to aid in the process of pinpointing the location of the grass awn and image the surrounding tissues.
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A² + B² = C² “The Telemed Sonogram Theorem”: Our Case Of the Month Nov. 2019
The patient was presented for vomiting, lethargy, and painful cranial abdomen. Blood chemistry revealed BUN 5, glob. 4.7, ALT >1000, Alk.Phos. 1342, GGT 25, and T. bili 2.8. A STAT ultrasound was ordered and performed by ASNW with interpretation done by SonoPath.
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Severe Pulmonary Hypertension (PAH) in an 11-Year-Old MN Yorkshire Terrier: Our Case Of the Month September 2019
History: Presented to the ER for difficulty breathing. History of a collapsing trachea and chronic cough. Radiographs showed cardiomegaly with questionable pulmonary changes. Placed in oxygen and treated for CHF (lasix, pimobendan, hydrcodone) but did not do well.
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Post-Hepatic Obstruction With Chronic Cholangitis In A 12-Year-Old FS Poodle Mix: Our Case Of the Month 2019
The patient was presented for painful abdomen, pyrexia, vomiting, and anorexia. After 12 hours on IVF and supportive care the patient’s pyrexia resolved and there was no further vomiting. A painful abdomen persisted and mild icterus was evident in both the sclera and mucous membranes. The patient was treated with Cerenia, Unasyn, Metronidazole, Gabapentin, and…
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A 7-Year-Old MN Boston Terrier With Grain Free Diet-Related Systolic Dysfunction: Our Case Of the Month July 2019
Initial Evaluation: The patient presented for examination due to coughing more recently. Was at swim therapy after MPL surgery and therapist heard new heart murmur. PE grade 2/6 heart murmur, harsh lung sounds, moderate effort. The patient is on a grain free lamb and lentil diet. Current Medications: Lasix 20mg PO BID-TID (3-5mg/kg/day), Pimobendan 5mg…
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Aldosterone Secreting Adrenal Tumor in an 11-Year-Old FS DSH Cat: Our Case Of the Month June 2019
The patient was presented for annual exam with a 1-2 month history of decreased appetite. Blood chemistry and CBC found a potassium low at 3.2, chloride low 113, AST high 70, monocytes high 684, and T4/fPL both normal. Repeat bloodwork a month later showed potassium even lower at 2.6. The patient was started on Renacare potassium…
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COM- VSD in an 8-Month-Old DSH Cat; SDEP™ ECHO Attendee SonoPodcast: Case Of the Month May 2019
The patient was found as a stray. Loud heart murmur, left chest wall flattened inward (likely congenital). Large reducible umbilical hernia. Unable to do any ultrasound on kitten without sedation. Sedated with Alfaxolan, Midazolam and Butorphanol IM. Physical exam: flattened left chest wall, right side normal. Heart: 4-5/6 holosystolic murmur loudest on the Rt side.…
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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…
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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.
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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.
