Adrenal Mass with Left Phrenic Invasion in a 10 year old FS Yorkie mix
This 10 year old FS Yorkie mix presented with a history of lethargy; while still eating, urinating and deficating normally. She then began shaking, the abdomen became distended and she stopped eating or drinking. UA- isothenuria and proteinuria. 3 small bladder stones were collected when obtaining UA and 4dx negative. SDMA 16, BUN 37, CREAT 1.6,…
RAD – Cardiomegaly and hyperperfusion of the lung in a 12 year old FS Maltese dog
This 12 year old FS Maltese dog presented with morning time anxiety, panting and attention seeking behavior (demanding and pawing to be held). Hx of mitral valve disease with compensation on echo (no heart meds). CCL rupture LH not repaired but current instability in LH with positive drawer and thrust. Physical Exam: BCS 7/9 4/6…
ORTHO – Bilateral stifle chronic degenerative joint disease (DJD) with cranial cruciate ligament failure in a 9 year old FS Cocker Spaniel dog
Ths 9 year old FS Cocker Spaniel presented with a hisotry of dermatitis, chronic otitis, obesity. Has had bilateral CCL suture technique for CCL ruptures June/2010 L Knee, Oct 2011 R Knee. Physical Exam: Limping and favoring Left stifle. Palpates stable, bit of crepitus. Reason for Ultrasound Exam: Stifle evaluation for DJD
RAD – Enteritis/colitis of unknown etiology in a 12 year old FS Shih Tzu dog
This is a 12 year old FS Shih Tzu dog persented for diarrhea (watery, no frank blood) and hyporexia of 3 days duration. No vomiting. Heart disease stable, couging has improved. Meds include pimobendan, lasix, benazepril, spironolactone, hydrocodone, metoclopramide, mirtazapine, prilosec.
ORTHO – Partial Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) Rupture and Chronic Degenerative Joint Disease in a 6 year old Brittany Spaniel dog
History of left hind lameness. Physical exam showed grade 2 cranial drawer.
RADS – Bilateral Chronic Degenerative Stifle Joint Disease with Joint Effusion and/or Proliferative Synovialitis in a 6 year old German Shepherd dog
History of left hind leg lameness since February 2015. The patient had a hemilaminectomy on 5/28/5 which alleviated some of the lameness issues initially, but it progressed and the lameness has continued. Physical exam showed partial weight bearing consistently on the left hind leg with positive drawer and cranial tibial thrust. BCS 6.5/9. Neurological exam…
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in a 9 year old FS English Setter dog
History of coughing daily for the past 2-3 months. Physical exam showed HR of 150-160 bpm, pounding heart, no murmur, weak pulses. Radiographs showed generalized cardiomegaly and mild perihilar edema. ECG showed sinus rhythm with frequent APCs and VPCs. Blood pressure 132/45, MAP 96 average.
03_00166 Chloe S Common bile duct carcinoma
An 11 year old FS DSH was presented for anorexia, decreased water consumption, and lethargy. There was the possibility of ingestion of a foreign body. Thrombocytopenia, lymphopenia and monocytosis were noted on the CBC. Blood chemistry showed hyperbilirubinemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypercholesterolemia and elevations of the ALT and AST enzyme activities. The urine was orange in color…
Dry FIP in a 16 year old MN DSH cat
A 16-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for weight loss, decreased appetite, decreased drinking, and constipation. Physical exam was unremarkable other than poor body condition and palpably thickened intestines. CBC revealed neutrophilia. Blood chemistry showed hyperamylasemia and the T4 was within normal limits. Urinalysis showed a cloudy, amber appearance, hematuria, and a large number of…
Addison’s disease in a 5 year old FS Pit Bull Terrier
A 5-year-old FS Pit Bull Terrier dog presented for not acting right per owner, vomiting for one day, and anorexia. Temperature was normal. Initial blood chemistry revealed azotemia, low cholesterol, hyperamylasemia, and low triglycerides. CBC found thrombocytopenia. Total T4 and Pancreatic Lipase Immunoreactivity were both normal. Within a few weeks, the patient was examined again…
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