Histiocytic Sarcoma In a 4-Year-Old Female Spayed Ferret: Our Case of the Month 2021

Histiocytic Sarcoma In a 4-Year-Old Female Spayed Ferret: Our Case of the Month 2021

Weight loss, diarrhea, decreased appetite, occasional weakness. Glucose checks have been consistently in the low 60s. HCT over 60%, ALT 299, AST 141, BG 61. Recheck BG 64.

Monostotic Aggressive Osteolytic Lesion in an 11-Year-Old MN Yorkshire Terrier: Our Case Of the Month August 2018

An 11-year-old MN Yorkshire Terrier presented for a second opinion for a 4-week history of back pain; an L2 lesion is suspected. Previous treatments were Gabapentin and Tramadol, but the patient showed no improvement. The patient was still very painful, reluctant to move, and baring teeth when owner tried to pick him up. The area…

RAD – Generalized hepatomegaly with muscle atrophy in a 13 year old FS Labrador Retriever dog

This 13 year old FS Labrador Retriever dog presented with a history of difficulty getting up and ambulating of one week duration.  Physical exam: increased lung sounds, crusty bilateral nasal discharge, moderately distended abdomen, mild hepatomegaly. BW pending.

CT – Cervical disc protrusions and mild caudal cervical spondylomyelopathy in a 3 year old MN Australian Shepherd mix dog

This 3 year old MN Australian Shepherd mix dog presented for apparent pain of 2 months duration. Cries out with sudden movement, ambulates with head parallel to spine. Lays down while eating.  Physical exam: Hopping and CPs normal. No palpable pain

CT- Elbow osteoarthritis with joint incongruity and kissing lesion, moderate hip dysplasia in a FS dog

History of progressive aggression attributed to suspect elbow pain. Concern for decreased range of motion in hind end as well. Physical Exam: unable to examinine awake due to aggression. No abnormalities on PE under anesthesia CBC/: WNL Chemistry: elevated phosphorus (8.7) U/A: USG 1.013

RADS- Chronic or Healed Bronchitis and Allergic Airway Disease in a 14 year old Dachshund dog

The patient presented with neck pain, inability to extend shoulders, and coughing. CBC, chemistry and urinalysis were WNL.

CT Right Sided Compressive Mineralized Extruded Disc Lesion in a 3 year old M Cavalier mixed dog

History of hemilaminectomy performed 12/2014. Acute onset yesterday of hind leg weakness after playing with another dog. Ambulatory but falling over after a few steps. RDVM took radiographs, gave dexamethasone injections and prescribed oral prednisone and buprenorphine as followup. Owner has not noted urination or defecation since yesterday. Decreased appetite, is drinking water. No vomiting….

CT Left-sided Mineralized Disc Extrusion in a FS Dachshund

The patient was presented for not wanting to go up the stairs or jump on the couch. RDVM who took radiographs patient was placed on Tramadol, Carprofen and strict activity rest for two weeks. Despite rest the patient’s hind legs continued to become more weak. The patient was treated with a tapering dose of Prednisone…

An 11-year-old FS Greyhound Orthopedic Bicep Ultrasound Study: Our Case Of the Month June 2015

An 11-year-old FS Greyhound was presented for recent left swelling at the humeral head, extending to radius/ulna/foot. This had happened once before in the past. No history of  fever, toxic insult, puncture wound, etc. However the dog loves to run through the owner’s property. Radiograph showed a swelling at left humeral head. VDIC suggested ultrasound…

Cardiac Mass in Right Auricle with Tamponade in a 10 year old Rottweiler Dog

A 10-year-old SF Rottweiler cross was presented with a history of lethargy and not doing right. On physical examination depression and polypnea was evident. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were elevated liver enzyme activity. Cardiomegaly was present on survey radiographs. Blood pressure was normal (140).

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