CT – Normal brain macromorphology in a 12 year old DLH cat with neurological signs
This 12 year old MN DLH cat has had 3 episodes of seizure-like activity in the past 5 days. Stagggering/stumbling/disorientation.
CT – Discospondylitis with vertebral canal stenosis and possible related ocular disorder in a 6 year old MN German Shepherd dog
This 6 year old MN German Shepherd dog was diagnosed with hyphema, glaucoma and ocular trauma OD 3 week prior. Presented 2 days ago for ataxia and disorientation; CP deficits noted pelvic limbs. Chem: pre-renal azotemia.
CT – Traumatic comminuted fracture of the temporal bone with intracranial hemorrhage in a 8 year old MN DSH cat
This 8 year old MN DSH cat presented for lethargy, decreased appetite, ataxia, disorientation. Was bitten in the head by dog 1 week prior. PE: possibly blind CBC/Chem: Glob incr 5.3, neutrophils incr, eos decr.
Rads: Generalized Chondroid Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Post Hemilaminectomy in a 13 year old MN Dachshund dog
The patient presented to the ER service for progressive intermittent head tremors, lethargy and anorexia. Previous history of hemilaminectomy (right, T12-13) in June 2008; owners are pursing a second opinion as this may be a neurologic issue, especially since signs are progressively worsening. Recovery good from hemilaminectomy, although there has been some mild, residual HL…
Portoazygos shunt with renal and bladder calculi in a 4 year old F Yorkshire Terrier dog
A 4-year-old F Yorkshire Terrier dog was presented at an emergency facility for acute onset disorientation, unresponsiveness, and vomiting. On physical examination, she appeared blind and was disoriented. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry were low MCV and hypocholesterolemia. The patient was treated with K/D diet. Recheck blood work a month later showed alkaline phosphatase…
Neuroendocrine carcinoma; insulinoma in a 5 year old MN Golden Retriever dog
This 5-year-old MN Golden Retriever was presented for lethargy, walking strange, falling over, confusion, muscular twitching, and anorexia. The physical exam was normal except for mild hyperthermia. Progressive seizure activity also developed in the following days after the patient was treated for arthritic disease. CBC and survey blood chemistry were normal except for moderate hypoglycemia….