CT – Disc Extrusion with Spinal Cord Compression in a 7 year old MN Newfoundland dog
History of weakness in the hind legs and reluctance to stand for more thatn a minute or two. Physical exam: diagnosed with hip dysplasia at the age of nine months. Presented for hind limb weakness.
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…
RAD study: Probable supraspinatus tendinopathy in a 4-year-old FS Mastiff.
A 4-year-old FS Mastiff mixed breed was presented for limping upon waking on the right front limb. No history of trauma or more activity than normal. The owner reported the patient was lethargic with a decreased appetite. Physical exam found the patient off loading weight from the right front with intermittent lameness, and pain upon…
RAD: A 9-year-old MN K9 with leg lameness.
A 9-year-old MN K9 was presented for lameness of the right front leg.
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).
Enlarged prostate in a 10 year old MN Labrador Retriever dog
A 10-year-old MN Labrador was presented for evaluation of weight loss, weakness, and inability to move around. Elevated ALP activity was present on serum biochemistry.
Splenic lymphoma in a 14 year old MN Bernese Mountain Dog
A 14-year-old MN Bernese Mountain Dog was initially presented for trouble walking and weight loss, but was seen more recently for lethargy, poor appetite, and one episode of vomiting. On physical examination, the dog had a thin body condition, pyrexia, and a stiff gait. Urinalysis was within normal limits. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry…
Adrenal mass with caudal vena caval invasion in a 12 year old FS Golden Retriever
A 12-year-old FS Golden Retriever with history of previous foreign body ingestion was presented for PU/PD and trouble walking over the course of several months. The only significant finding on physical examination was a 10-pound weight loss. Trace hematuria and leukocyturia was evident on urinalysis. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry included anemia, elevated ALP…
Pancreatic mass in a 11 year old MN Rottweiler dog
An 11 year-old MN Rottweiler dog was presented for weakness and difficulty walking. The only significant abnormality on CBC and serum biochemistry was hypoglycemia. On a serial blood glucose curve over 12 hours, the hypoglycemia persisted despite frequent feedings. Survey abdominal radiographs showed a mid-abdominal mass effect and cranial displacement of the stomach.