Splenocaval shunt in a 4 month old M Dachshund
This 4 month old Dachshund dog presented for abnormal mentation and trouble walking. Initial bloodwork found an ALT of 299, ALKP of 439, hypoproteinemia from hypoglobulinemia, mild anemia, and a creatinine too low to read. Bile acids were checked 3 days later and found a pre level at 145 umol/L and a post level of 391…
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 chronic degenerative intervertebral disc disease with step formation and spondylosis in a 16 year old MN Miniature Pinscher
This 16 year old MN Miniature Pinscher presented with knuckling on the right front and crossing hind limbs of unknown time duration; worsened as of trauma from falling off the bed. Chem: Lipase 6000+
RADS – Pulmonary Osteomas, Pleural Plugs, Hypovolemia, Microcardia and Lung Underperfusion in a 13 year old MN Labrador Retriever dog
Presenting Clinical Signs: Comments: Nystagmus and head tilt, disorientation and cannot walk. Chest films for eval pre-MRI.
CT – Pleural Soft Tissue Neoplasia, possible Malignoma, in a 14 year old FS Wire Haired Fox Terrier dog
History of difficulty walking for the past several months. Physical exam showed grade 4/6 cardiac murmur.
RADS – Soft Tissue Nodule of the Left Cranial Lung Lobe in a 14 year old Wire Haired Fox Terrier Dog
History of difficulty walking of several months duration, right hind leg is worse. Physical Exam: grade 5 or 6 murmur, left sided mitral. Radiographs done for pre-anesthesia met check; concerned about possible mass in chest.