Cardiac Mass In An 11-year-old MN Doberman Pinscher: Our Case Of the Month Feb. 2020

Cardiac Mass In An 11-year-old MN Doberman Pinscher: Our Case Of the Month Feb. 2020

Patient presented for newly diagnosed grade 2/6 heart murmur, sudden weight loss, and newly diagnosed hypothyroidism. Previous history of random vocalization- unsure if from anxiety or discomfort.

Post-Hepatic Obstruction By A Duodenal Papilla Calculus In A 9-Year-Old FS DSH Cat: Our Case Of the Month

History of a sewing needle stuck in the caudal aspect of hard palate a month prior. 24 inches of string was attached and removed (without resistance) under sedation. The patient then presented almost one month later for anorexia, vomiting and hiding. Blood chemistry found ALT >1000, glucose 223, T. Bili. 2.3, TP 9.4, Glob. 6.1….

Aldosterone Secreting Adrenal Tumor in an 11-Year-Old FS DSH Cat: Our Case Of the Month June 2019

The patient was presented for annual exam with a 1-2 month history of decreased appetite. Blood chemistry and CBC found a potassium low at 3.2, chloride low 113, AST high 70, monocytes high 684, and T4/fPL both normal. Repeat bloodwork a month later showed potassium even lower at 2.6. The patient was started on Renacare potassium…

Chronic Cholangiohepatitis in a 1-year-old FS Australian Shepherd Mix: Our Case of The Month June 2018

A 1-year-old, FS, Australian Shepherd mixed breed canine was presented for acute onset of collapse/dizziness. This was the first episode that the patient ever had; patient was BAR prior. Hepatomegaly was seen on radiographs. Blood chemistry showed an elevated ALT, CBC/UA were WNL. 4DX heartworm test was positive, Lepto test was negative.

Pyogranulomatous Transmural Enteritis in a 3-year-old MN Catahoula Dog: Our Case Of the Month April 2018

A 3-year-old, MN, Catahoula Leopard Dog was presented for a 4 month history of ADR, diarrhea, and vomiting which had acutely worsened within the last 48 hours. Physical examination found the patient with a body score of 2/9 with a 14 lb weight loss, temperature of 102.9, QAR, and mildly dehydrated. CBC/Chem, cPLI, and fecal…

CT – Medial patella luxation in a 2 year old MN Havanese dog

This 2 year old MN Havanese dog presented for evaluation of the possibility of patellar luxation

Agressive Brain Lesion in a 4-Year-Old FS Mixed Breed Canine: Our Case Of the Month March 2018

The patient was presented for trouble seeing and staring into space. She appeared to respond well to steroids. Recent blood work was essentially normal.

Periarticular Histiocytic Sarcoma in a 7-year-old FS Bernese Mountain Dog: Our Case Of the Month January 2018

Hx of TTA performed on both knees. The patient was presented for a mass seen on the right knee. Owner reported the patient seemed more tired and not motivated for walks; limping on right hind limb. Examination of the right leg found a 15 cm invasive mass at the knee. The patient was placed on…

Intramural Abscess In A 3-Year-Old MN Canine Mixed Breed: Our Case of The Month September 2017

A 3-year-old, 60 lb, MN, Labrador Retriever mixed breed canine was presented with a history of possible dietary indiscretion while on a hike with his owner 48 hrs prior. The patient was ADR and had been intermittently vomiting for 24 hrs. Upon physical examination the patient exhibited pain in the caudal abdomen and an abnormal…

Inflamed gallbladder mucocele and cystic duct in a 16 year old FS DSH cat

This 16 year old FS DSH cat presented with sudden onset anorexia and ADR 3 days prior. 4/9 BCS, 5-7% dehydrated. Blood glucose mildly elevated, mild increase GGT, mildy increased globulin . PCV 34%, TP 9.9. USPG 1.022