VSD, CHF, and Thoracic Mass In A 4-Year-Old Intact Male Sphynx Cat: Our Case Of the Month February 2023
Echocardiograms are vital for the diagnosis and management of cardiac disease. Changes in the heart can develop slowly, or in the case of this patient, who has a ventricular septal defect (VSD), can progress more rapidly. The patient was diagnosed with VSD at his initial ultrasound. Within 4 months, the patient had gone into congestive…
Splenocaval Liver Shunt In A 9-Month-Old Intact Male Shih Tzu: Our Case Of the Month August 2022
A 10 lb, 9-month-old intact male Shih Tzu puppy with a heart murmur presented for vomiting and lethargy following dietary indiscretion.
Emphysematous hepatitis with possible mass formation and hiatal hernia of the liver lobe in a 10 year old FS Australian Shepherd
A 10-year-old SF Australian Shepherd was presented for evaluation of acute hematemesis, vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. Abnormalities on physical examination were lateral recumbence, dehydration, and pyrexia (106.8). Blood work showed thrombocytopenia and elevated ALT (655) activity. On survey radiographs possible mass in mid abdomen and hepatomegaly was evident.
Intestinal lymphoma pattern with regional lymphadenopathy and concurrent protein losing enteropathy in a 7 year old MN Yorkie
A 7-year-old MN Yorkie dog was presented with 3llb weight loss, diarrhea, and lethargy, with no response to metronidazole. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were; CBC: wbc 44.67, neu 23.93, lym 10.48, mono 9.99 Chem: CA 6.9, TP 4.4, Alb 1.6, Alt 213, Alk 661.
Colonic mass in a 12 year old FS DSH
A 12 year old FS DSH cat was presented for straining while using bathroom when defecating, lethargy and decreased appetite. On abdominal radiographs feces obscured in the colon but no obstacle observed. A circular object was observed above colon.
Urethral TCC in a 12 year old FS Beagle
A 12-year-old SF Beagle with a history of urinary tract infections was presented for evaluation of lethargy and poor appetite. Previous ultrasound had shown a 0.65 cm rounded mass/polyp near the bladder neck. On follow up assessment, progressive azotemia and resolution of the mass was evident.
Ureteral stone obstruction in an 8 year old FS DSH
An 8-year-old SF DSH was presented for evaluation of anorexia for 3 days and lethargy for approximately 1 week. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were anemia, leukocytosis, and azotemia. On survey radiographs, hydronephrosis with ureteroliths was evident.
Ureteritis, with suspect purulent ureter in 8 year old FS DSH
This 8 year old, 4 lbs, 11 oz DSH cat presented for weight loss, lethargic, no vomiting or diarrhea, unsure of eating, family moved homes ~ 1 week ago. PE: Temp 103 two days ago, 104.7 yesterday and 102 today. Total protein 9.2. Radiograph Findings: Opacities in area of kidneys poor detail due to decreased body…
End stage Liver disease with Cirrhosis pattern and Portal Hypertension in 10 year old MN Labrador
This 10 year old MN Labrador dog presented with distended abdomen, decreased energy level and decreased appetite.
Severe renomegaly with infiltrative pattern in a 5 year old MN Lynx Point Siamese
A 5-year-old MN Lynx Point Siamese cat was presented for evaluation of vomiting, lethargy, polydipsia, and weight loss of 4 pounds since the previous year. On physical examination, bilateral renomegaly (R>L) was palpated, and confirmed on X-ray. Bloodwork showed WBC 28760, Neut 81%, Monos 3.8%; BUN 89, Creat 6.0, Phos 10.1. Urinalasis showed SG 1.014, Prot 2+, Blood 1+.