Severe hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in a 2 year old MN DSH cat
A 2-year-old MN DSH cat with history of a heart murmur was presented for acute onset dragging of the right hind leg. Abnormalities on physical examination were knuckling of the right rear paw, dragging of the leg, a cool foot pad, tachypnea, and a grade II/VI murmur. Bloodwork was within normal limits. On thoracic radiographs,…
Calcaneal (Achilles) tendinitis without tendon avulsion in a 10 year old MN Rottweiler mixed breed dog
A 10-year-old MN Rottweiler mixed breed dog was presented with a history of limping on the left hind foot. Abnormalities on physical examination were pyrexia and a swollen left tarsus. A radiographic consultation found mild left stifle osteoarthrosis and joint effusion compatible with a partial or chronic cranial cruciate ligament rupture. Bursitis or partial avulsion…