RADS – Cardiomegaly with atrial enlargement and vascular lung pattern, likely compensated cardiomyopathy in a 8 year old FS Sphinx cat
A 8 year old FS Sphynx cat was presented with a 2 month history of neurological signs at home. Is a retired breeding cat. Grade 2 systolic soft left sided heart murmur hx since 2014. Also history of URI, owners say her breathing is more raspy and audible. Decrease appetite and wt loss 1lb. Neuro…
RAD – Osteoporosis, functional ileus, bronchointerstitial lung pattern, possible nephropathy in a 14 year old MN DSH cat
This 14 year old MN DSH cat has a history of colonic obstruction from the summer of 2015; bloodwork wnl at that time. Within the last month cat has developed moderate brown ocular and oral discharge, nasal wheezing on inspiration, mild weight loss. Heart and lungs ausculted normally. Has been on azithromycin x 7 days…
RADS – Hypovolemia and Underperfusion of the Lung with Atalectasis in a 16 year old FS Siamese cat
History: 16-year-old F/S Siamese being boarded but on presentation owner said that she has been eating alot, vomiting about 10 days, had some diarrhea; lost “alot” of weight in the last couple of weeks. Physical Exam: thin, not grooming herself, lungs clear, no peripheal lymph enlargement, eyes sunken in but clear CBC: HCT decr 25.3%;…
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) in a 17 year old FS cat
The patient has had weight loss of 1-2 pounds in the last month, diminished appetite, and eats about ½ his normal intake. Diagnosis of IRIS stage 2 CRF in May 201 . Current medications include amlodipine 1.25 mg PO SID and just began mirtazapine 3.75 mg PO every other day. There is a history of…