Gastric Ulcer 5 Year Old MN Dachshund dog
A 5 year old MN Dachshund dog with a history of lameness that had been treated by the owner with Aleve for 2 weeks, was presented for elevation of vomiting and anorexia for 2 weeks. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were severe anemia (14%), leukocytosis, hypoproteinemia, and low BUN. Blood transfusion was given.
Right adrenal mass with caudal vena caval invasion in a 12 year old FS Portuguese Water Dog
A 12-year-old FS Portuguese Water Dog with hypothyroidism (on Soloxine) was presented for limping. Abnormalities on physical examination toe touching on the left hind leg and pain palpated along L3-L5. The patient was treated with Dexamethasone and Previcox. The patient was presented several days later for hip and stifle radiographs but shortly after being sedated…
03_00203 Mozart D Hepatic mass: carcinoma, pseudomonas infection
A 13-year-old MN Shetland Sheepdog with lengthy history of gastrointestinal issues, cholecystectomy 1 year prior, and elevated liver enzymes, was presented for limping. On physical examination the dog had right fore lameness and an enlarged left elbow was evident. The only significant abnormality on blood chemistry was severely elevated ALP activity (7125 U/L). Elbow radiographs…
Calcaneal (Achilles) tendinitis without tendon avulsion in a 10 year old MN Rottweiler mixed breed dog
A 10-year-old MN Rottweiler mixed breed dog was presented with a history of limping on the left hind foot. Abnormalities on physical examination were pyrexia and a swollen left tarsus. A radiographic consultation found mild left stifle osteoarthrosis and joint effusion compatible with a partial or chronic cranial cruciate ligament rupture. Bursitis or partial avulsion…
Benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatic cyst drainage in a 11 year old MI Staffordshire Bull Terrier
An 11-year-old MI Staffordshire Bull Terrier was presented for hematuria with no signs of straining. On physical examination, the prostate was not palpable on rectal examination. Bilirubinuria and hematuria was evident on urinalysis. Although the urine culture was negative, the patient was treated with a course of antibiotics. Ultrasonography and castration were recommended. Urinalysis showed…
Small intestinal leiomyosarcoma in a 9 year old MN Golden Retriever dog
This 9-year-old MN Golden Retriever was presented for anorexia, lethargy, and limping. The physical exam was normal except for solicited hip pain. The CBC demonstrated a mild leukocytosis with a left shift. Blood chemistry values were normal.
Lymphomblastic Lymphoma in a 13 year old FS Greyhound dog
A 13-year-old FS Greyhound was presented as she appeared to be painful on the right hind limb. She was sent home with pain medication but, returned the following day for a re-evaluation. On physical examination, she was weak in the hind limbs and dehydrated. A SNAP 3DXВ® was negative. In-house blood chemistry showed high ALT,…