Pancreatic necrosis in a 10 year old MN Husky

Pancreatic necrosis in a 10 year old MN Husky

A 10-year-old NM Husky was presented for evaluation of acute onset weakness and abdominal pain after getting into garbage with pork remains overnight. Physical examination revealed hemorrhagic diarrhea, few bouts of vomiting, and pyrexia. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were monocytosis, azotemia, bilirubinemia, and elevated proteins.

Foreign Body and Liver Shunt in a 3-Month-Old Intact Male Bernadoodle: Our Case Of the Month

Possible intestinal foreign body, lethargy, weakness. Panting on presentation. Current meds: Cerenia, Unasyn, IVF, Barium series started at 5pm. CBC and blood chemistry from 2/15 showed: WBC 22.57, Neu 18.66, HGB 11.4, PLT 128,. Na 144, ALT 440, ALP 379, GGT 12. In house u/a- USG 1.062, 2wbc/hpf, no bacteria, crystals unclassified 1-5/hpf. U/A pending.

Left Ventricular Cardiac Mass Invading The Pericardium In A 13-Year-Old MN Beagle Mix: Our Case of the Month

A 13-year-old MN Beagle mix with history of increased weakness and respiratory effort presented for a heart murmur, suspected pulmonary edema, enlarged liver, and possible cranial abdominal mass. The patient was abdominally retracting while breathing, but his mucous membranes remained consistently pink. The patient was started on furosemide 12.5 mg 3 tabs BID and Pimobendan…

ORTHO – Partial rupture of the left cranial cruciate ligament with DJD in a 12 year old FS German Shepherd dog

This 12 year old German Shepherd dog had surgery for compressive disc disese 3 months prior. Presented today with persistent weakness left hind limb, weak CP reflexes, increased stifle effusion and mild thickening, negative drawer. 

CT – Prominent iliac lymph node, otherwise normal CT screening in a 2 year old MN Belgian Malinois with weight loss and episodic fever

This 2 year old MN Belgian Malinois has a history of episodes of fever, lethargy, weakness in the legs and some seizure-like activity. Wt loss.  There is a mild protrusion of the right eye globe with decreased retropulsion and mild prolapse of the third eyelid.

RAD – Normal macrmorphological thorax in a 10 year old FS Standard Poodle presented for weakness

This 10 year old FS Standard Poodle presented for general weakness.

Splenic mass diagnosed as histocytic sarcoma in a 5 year old FS Schnauzer mix

This 5 year old FS Schnauzer mix dog presented for diarrhea and weakness. History of chronic diarrhea/colitis.  CBC/Chem: HCT 15%, TS 4.3, albumin 1.7.

CT – Left adrenal mass with extensive vascular invasion in a 13 year old FS Poodle

This 13 year old F Poodle dog was diagnosed via ultrasound with a left adrenal mass and possible a right. Presented for weakness and trembling. 

RAD – Spondylosis, spondylarthrosis, and maldigestion/enteritits pattern in a 12 year old FS dog

The patient is a 12 year old FS dog with pain of unknown origin. Suspect exacerbation of arthritic joint or joints vs gastroenteritis. Presented for acute weakness and lethargy. Physical exam: temperature 103.8 CRT 1 second. CBC/chem wnl, revealing a mild stress leukogram. Radiographs of the abdomen were also largely normal, possibly consistent with a…

RAD – Age-related thoracic changes; chronic intervertebral disc degeneration and possible herniation in a 9 year old FS Pitbull dog

The patient is a 9 year old FS Pitbull with a 3 day history of lethargy and decreased appetite.  Has not eaten in 24 hours, decreased water intake. Seems almost ataxic or weak to the owner at home, overall very depressed. Hx of allergies that are controlled. Physical Exam: Depressed, Temp 101.9. MM pink/slightly tacky….

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