Left perirenal cyst in a 15 year old FS DMH cat

Left perirenal cyst in a 15 year old FS DMH cat

A 15 year old spayed female DMH cat was presented for progressive disease over a 6-8 month period, characterized by poor coat quality, decreased mobility, reduced activity, and pruritic skin lesions that have not responded to antibiotics and use of an E-collar. Abnormalities on physical examination were alopecia, hyperpigmentation, and thinning of the skin of…

Severe hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in a 2 year old MN DSH cat

A 2-year-old MN DSH cat with history of a heart murmur was presented for acute onset dragging of the right hind leg. Abnormalities on physical examination were knuckling of the right rear paw, dragging of the leg, a cool foot pad, tachypnea, and a grade II/VI murmur. Bloodwork was within normal limits. On thoracic radiographs,…

Calcaneal (Achilles) tendinitis without tendon avulsion in a 10 year old MN Rottweiler mixed breed dog

A 10-year-old MN Rottweiler mixed breed dog was presented with a history of limping on the left hind foot. Abnormalities on physical examination were pyrexia and a swollen left tarsus. A radiographic consultation found mild left stifle osteoarthrosis and joint effusion compatible with a partial or chronic cranial cruciate ligament rupture. Bursitis or partial avulsion…