RADS – Bilateral Pneumothorax and Pulmonary Collapse in a 5 year old MN Terrier Mix dog
This 5 year old MN Terrier Mix was presented in respiratory distress. Radiographs and chest taps were performed.
RADS: Neoplastic Interstitial Lung Nodule in a 12 year old FS Golden Retriever dog
This 12 year old FS golden retriever presented for 2 acute, deep coughing episodes of one hour duration. No cyanosis at home. Physical Exam: BCS 6/9. BAR, mucous membranes pink/moist. Panting heavily. R/O cardiac vs respiratory
Rads: Severe Bronchopneumonia, Lungworm most likely in a 7 month old MN DSH cat
History of respiratory issues (dyspnea, frequent small breaths). Physical Exam: Normal, mild gingivitis noted. CBC: neutrophils elevated 24,000.
CT Hemangioscarcoma of the Nasal Cavities, Cranial Fossa, Frontal Sinuses and Left Orbita in a F Dog
The patient was presented for significant swelling on the face and difficulty breathing. The patient recently had surgery to remove a tumor from the medial canthus of the left eye. The pathology report revealed a low-grade hemangiosarcoma. The surgical borders were not clear. There is now a round, slightly raised, firm mass on the bridge…
Restrictive cardiomyopathy, left sided congestive heart failure, pleural effusion and pericardial effusion in a 18 year old MN DSH cat
An 18½-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for evaluation of dyspnea. Physical exam: weight loss, poor skin turgor, dyspnea, muffled heart sounds, and decreased lung sounds. On survey thoracic radiographs, pleural effusion was present.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) with myocardial failure and tachycardia in a 1 year old MN DSH cat
A 1-year-old MN DSHcat with a history of cardiac disease that was being treated with Plavix, enalapril, pimobendan, furosemide, and atenolol was presented for evaluation of weakness and dyspnea. Physical exam: tachycardia (200-400bpm) and a grade III/VI heart murmur
Reverse VSD and Eisenmenger’s syndrome
An 8-week-old female Silky Terrier was presented for evaluation of dyspnea and diarrhea. No murmur was auscultated on physical examination. Parvo snap test was negative and hematocrit was 28%. Survey radiographs show right-sided cardiomegaly, focal area of pulmonary consolidation, and an enlarged PA.
Lung lobe torsion in a 6 year old MN Collie dog
A 6-year-old neutered male Collie dog was presented for evaluation of a sudden onset of respiratory distress after a week of coughing. Pyrexia, tachypnea, and muffled heart sounds on the right were evident on physical examination. Survey thoracic radiographs showed pleural effusion and an ill-defined medial lung lobe consolidation. Leukocytosis was present on CBC.
Egg Related Peritonitis in a 30 year old F macaw bird
The patient, a 30 year old female macaw, was presented for dyspnea and a distended abdomen. The patient is being treated with Baytril and Lasix. Abnormalities on blood work include: low AST, high creatinine kinase, elevated WBCs, and elevated protein.