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…
RADS – Elbow Soft Tissue Swelling with Likely Traumatic Cause in a 2 year old MN Labrador Bulldog mix
History: Sudden onset of left front leg lameness with considerable elbow swelling.. Temp 105 yesterday Physical Exam: Firm big swelling around L elbow, partial weight bearing. Thorax/abdomen rads WNL
Lung lobe torsion in a 6 year old MN Collie dog
A 6-year-old neutered male Collie dog was presented for evaluation of a sudden onset of respiratory distress after a week of coughing. Pyrexia, tachypnea, and muffled heart sounds on the right were evident on physical examination. Survey thoracic radiographs showed pleural effusion and an ill-defined medial lung lobe consolidation. Leukocytosis was present on CBC.
Round cell neoplasm diagnosed on FNA in a 10 year old Scottish Terrier
A 10-year-old Scottish Terrier dog was presented for evaluation of nonspecific symptoms and lethargy. Pyrexia (105.6F) and a distended abdomen were present on physical examination. Abnormalities on CBC were leukocytosis with a left shift and anemia. Blood chemistry revealed elevated ALP, elevated AST, elevated amylase, elevated bilirubin, and elevated cholesterol. The dog also had a…
Round Cell Tumor in a 10 year old Scottish Terrier dog
A 10-year-old Scottish terrier was presented for evaluation of not doing right and lethargy. Pyrexia (105.6 F) and a distended abdomen were present on physical examination. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were leukocytosis with a left shift, anemia, and elevated ALP and elevated AST activity, elevated amylase, elevated bilirubin, and elevated cholesterol. Very low…
09-00027 Princess S Pyometra BK—-NEEDS C—-NO IMAGES—-
An 8-year-old F Miniature Schnauzer with diabetes was presented for polyuria/polydipsia, intermittent vomiting, and vaginal discharge. The only abnormality on physical examination was pyrexia. Urine had a cloudy and yellow appearance, which on analysis showed normal specific gravity, 3+ proteinuria, 3+ glucosuria, 2+ ketones, 3+ hematuria, and bacilli. The patient was treated with a course…
FIP in a 1 year old MN Ragdoll cat
A 1-year-old male neutered Ragdoll cat was with history of chronic eye problems presented for decreased appetite and loose stools for 3 days. Physical exam found patient pyrexic at 104.4 degrees fahrenheit. Suspected enlarged lymph nodes were found on abdominal palpation. Subcutaneous fluids were administered, and patient was discharged with appetite stimulants. Blood chemistry and…
Lymphoma with amyloid deposition in a 15 year old FS DSH cat
A 15-year-old FS DSH with was presented for decreased appetite and lethargy with a history of hypoalbuminemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalcemia. On physical examination weight loss, pyrexia, dehydration, icterus, and a grade III/VI heart murmur were present. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were leukocytosis with a mature neutrophilia, monocytosis, non-regenerative anemia, azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, and hypocalcemia.
Adrenal mass with caval invasion in a 13 year old FS Greyhound with episodes of collapse
A 13-year-old FS Greyhound with a history of renal insufficiency was presented for collapse, lethargy, and inappetance. The patient was febrile. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were monocytosis, elevated liver enzymes, azotemia, and elevated CPK of 22730. T4 was low.