RAD – Chronic inflammatory airway disease in a 13 year old FS Pomeranian
This 13 year old FS Pomeranian presented with productive coughing, lethargy and inappetance for the previous 2 days. CBC/Chem: elevated WBC and neutrophils; ALT high 213, ALKP high 1454, T4 low 0.7
Infiltrative intestinal mass extending to the proximal cloaca in a 16 year old Blue and Gold Macaw
This 16 year old Blue and Gold Macaw has a history of intermittently increased WBC. The patient has been on doxycycline for 4 weeks, currently on Baytril. Increased soft tissue density in abdomen
RAD – Nonspecific abdomen in a 10 year old M Chihuahua that is anorexic and ADR
This 10 year old M chichuahua presented for ADR, lethargy, anorexia. CBC/Chem: WBC 21,400, ALT 3380, ALKP 778, AMYL 1626, LIP 4425, CL low 108 Urinalysis: prot +1, ketones +1, bilirubin +4, blood +4, urobilinogen +2
CT – Primary malignant neoplasia of the 5th-7th rib, CHF and metastases in a 2 year old FS American Bulldog
This 2 year old FS American Bulldoghas a history of a large mass of the right thoracic wall deviating heart to the left, possible right sided heart failure. Ascites drained for the second time. CBC/Chem: WBC 22,200, ALP 816 U/A: WBCs 40-60/hpf, protein +1, pH 8
CT – Diffuse septic cellulitis at the base of the tongue and larynx with regional lymphadenitis in a 7 year old MN Labrador mix
This 7 year old MN Labrador mix presented with drooling, raspy respiratory sounds, decreased eating and drinking. Physical exam swollen tongue and frenulum, ulcerated area right side of frenulum which ruptured on intubation, releasing purulent material and blood CBC/Chem: HCT 36.3, WBC 20,000, glob 4.7, chol 429
ORTHO – Partial cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture with normal meniscus in a 6 year old MN Husky mix
This 6 year old MN Husky mix had a previous CCL tear 6 months ago left stifle; now lame right hind. Physical exam: positive Sits test, positive cranial drawer, CTT right stifle; medial buttress. CBC/Chem: WBC 19,000, slight increase ALT
CT – Severe destructive rhinitis with osteolysis and septic lymphadenitis in a 3 year old M German Shepherd
This 3 year old M German Shepherd has a history of chronic active rhinitis, culture Mersa Staph pseud intermedius. Presented with moderate to severe epistaxis, painful around nose, weight loss CBC/Chem: WBC 18,660, EOS 1570 on 6/30/16
CT – Malignant nasal soft tissue neoplasia with no metastases noted in a 10 year old MN mixed breed dog
This 10 year old MN mixed breed dog presented with bilateral epistaxis, upper airway noise, increased respiratory effort, open mouth breathing CBC/Chem: WBC 28,000, ALP 1004, triglicerides 339
CT – Bilateral rhinitis with mild destructive component and otitis media in a 15 year old MN Maine Coon cat
This 15 year old MN Maine Coon cat has a history of sneezing and intermittent purulent left sided nasal discharge, only mild improvement with antibiotics. PCR for mycoplasma negative. Mild heart murmur 1/6. CBC/Chem: WBC 17,790, HCT 27%, BUN 35, Crea 2.8, Ca 12.3, Na 168 U/A: USPG 1.020, trace protein
Ruptured gallbladder mucocele and bile peritonitis in a 6 year old FS Collie
This 6 year old Collie presented with vomiting, diarrhea, urinary incontinence, anorexia, drooling. CBC/Chem: leukocytosis, neutrophilia, ALT 579, T bili 1.31, BUN 58, Crea 1.7