Acute on chronic pancreatitis with bilateral pyelectasia and IBD in a 12 year old FS DSH cat
This 12 year old FS DSH cat presented for vomiting, lethargy and anorexia of 4 days duration. Physical Exam: Depressed, lethargic,weight loss, grade 1-2/6 systolic ht mm, severely prolonged skin turgor, appr 10% dehydrated, tacky mm, cachexic, generalized muscle atrophy, doughy potbellied abdomen, poor coat, thyroid slip palpated and severe dental disease. CBC: severe leukocytosis(43,000)…
Gastric foreign body in a 2 year old MN Dachshund dog with a history of pancreatitis
A 2-year-old MN Dachshund with a history of recurrent pancreatitis and gastric foreign that had been removed via gastrotomy was presented for evaluation of vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea. On physical examination, the patient was depressed and showed nausea. The only abnormality on serum biochemistry was elevated lipase (2594).
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….
RADS – Mass Effect, Peritoneal Effusion or Peritonitis in a 11 year old Border Collie dog
Presenting Clinical Signs: Possible seizure activity at home. “stargazing”. Today had episode of inability to get up, urinated on self, weak, not responsive to owner. PE: Obtunded on presentations. Oxygen therapy, blood glucose( 579) PCV ( 31) and total protein 3.8. Now PCV 19 and TP 2.1 after 1 L + and 250ml Vetastarch.
Stump garnuloma open pyometra in a 15 month old FS Shih Tzu
A 15-month-old SF Shih Tzu dog was presented for evaluation of frequent urination and painful abdomen a few days after having an ovariohysterectomy. On physical examination the patient was depressed and had a painful caudal abdomen at the site of incision.
Cardiac Mass in Right Auricle with Tamponade in a 10 year old Rottweiler Dog
A 10-year-old SF Rottweiler cross was presented with a history of lethargy and not doing right. On physical examination depression and polypnea was evident. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were elevated liver enzyme activity. Cardiomegaly was present on survey radiographs. Blood pressure was normal (140).
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)-like Syndrome Secondary to Parvoviral Myocarditis
A one month old sheltie cross dog with a history of 5 of 7 littermates dying from parvovirus was presented for lethargy, and diarrhea. Parvovirus was identified in a littermate’s myocardium at necropsy.
Transmural enteritis and peritonitis in a 14-year-old MN Domestic Long Hair cat
A 14-year-old MN DLH cat presented for anorexia, lethargy, and “not doing right”. The physical exam revealed depression, dehydration, and hypothermia. CBC revealed an elevated WBC count of 24,000 with a left shift and lymphocytopenia. Blood chemistry analysis was normal. Urinalysis revealed isosthenuria with neutral pH and negative culture. Radiographic Interpretation: (Images 1-3) The initial…
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