Advanced dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in a 4 year old MN Boxer dog
A 4-year-old MN Boxer was presented for abdominal distention, labored breathing, edematous rear legs, and cachexia. The dog was being treated with Lasix but had been discontinued by the owner,
Unclassified cardiomyopathy and left-sided congestive heart failure in a 12 year old MN DLH cat with pleural effusion
A 12-year-old MN DLH cat was presented for evaluation of dyspnea of four days duration. Radiographs showed severe pleural effusion that responded well to thoracocentesis, Lasix, and oxygen.
Peritoneal pericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a 15 year old Himalayan cat
A 15-year-old Himalayan cat with a history of peritoneal pericardial diaphragmatic hernia, polycystic kidney disease, and a liver cyst was presented for trouble breathing. Additional history was that a pericardial tap had been performed. Survey thoracic radiographs showed marked cardiomegaly and a markedly globoid heart.
03_00212 Bailey D Lymphoma liver and spleen
A 12-year-old MN Golden Retriever with history of arthritis currently on Previcox and Glucosamine, was presented for dyspnea. On physical examination the patient was laterally recumbent and the abdomen was tense on palpation. Radiographs showed a possible foreign body in the stomach.
Lymphoma diagnosed on FNA in the spleen and liver of a 12 year old Golden Retriever dog.
A 12-year-old MN Golden Retriever, with history of arthritis currently on Previcox and Glucosamine, was presented for trouble breathing. On physical examination the patient was laterally recumbent and the abdomen was tense on palpation. Radiographs showed a possible foreign body in the stomach.
Lymphoma diagnosed on FNA of intrathoracic masses in a 4 year old MN ferret
A 4-year-old MN Ferret was presented to an emergency facility for respiratory distress. Radiographs showed cardiomegaly. The patient was treated with Lasix and aminophylline and referred for an echocardiogram.
Protein Losing Gastritis/Enteritis (PLE) in a 1 year old F Dachshund dog
A 1-year-old F Dachshund dog was presented for lethargy, anorexia, difficulty breathing, and unusual behavior. The only abnormality on CBC and serum chemistry was hypoproteinemia. Radiographs revealed pleural and abdominal effusion. The pleural effusion was quantified as a transudate containing predominantly lymphocytes. Urinalysis and bile acids were both within normal limits.
Prostatitis diagnosed by FNA in a 14 year old MI American Foxhound
A 14-year-old M American Foxhound with history of soft stool was presented for frequent urination. Physical examination found the patient bright, alert and responsive, with normal anal glands, decreased rectal tone, and prostatomegaly. The only significant finding on urinalysis was the presence of a few sheets of prostate cells. The patient was treated with metronidazole…
Dilated cardiomyopathy in a 7 year old MN DSH cat
A 7-year-old MN DSH with history of treatment with digoxin and a gallop rhythm was presented for occasional labored breathing. Abnormalities on physical examination were tachycardia (heart rate 210 bpm) and a gallop rhythm. Survey thoracic radiographs showed cardiomegaly and moderate pulmonary edema. CBC and blood chemistry were both within normal limits.
03_00168 Molly B Lymphocytic infiltration, liver splenic lymphoma
A 7-year-old F intact DSH was presented for the evaluation of dyspnea. The physical exam revealed muffled heart sounds and a thoracocentesis was performed bilaterally. One hundred milliliters (ml) of fluid was obtained from the right hemithorax and 35 ml from the left. Fluid analysis revealed cellularity to be moderate to high and RBC 100,000….