Splenocaval shunt in a 4 month old M Dachshund
This 4 month old Dachshund dog presented for abnormal mentation and trouble walking. Initial bloodwork found an ALT of 299, ALKP of 439, hypoproteinemia from hypoglobulinemia, mild anemia, and a creatinine too low to read. Bile acids were checked 3 days later and found a pre level at 145 umol/L and a post level of 391…
RADS – Pulmonary Osteomas, Pleural Plugs, Hypovolemia, Microcardia and Lung Underperfusion in a 13 year old MN Labrador Retriever dog
Presenting Clinical Signs: Comments: Nystagmus and head tilt, disorientation and cannot walk. Chest films for eval pre-MRI.
Pheochromocytoma in a 15 year old FS mixed breed dog
A 15-year-old FS mixed breed dog was presented for alopecia. On physical exam, her hair was found to be sparse and in patches along her dorsum. She was also mentally dull and appeared to be disoriented. Bilateral cataracts were present and there was a mild increase in the intraocular pressure measured bilaterally (tonometry measurement of…
Portoazygos shunt with renal and bladder calculi in a 4 year old F Yorkshire Terrier dog
A 4-year-old F Yorkshire Terrier dog was presented at an emergency facility for acute onset disorientation, unresponsiveness, and vomiting. On physical examination, she appeared blind and was disoriented. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry were low MCV and hypocholesterolemia. The patient was treated with K/D diet. Recheck blood work a month later showed alkaline phosphatase…