Hemoabdomen in a MN Corgi mix dog
Presented for hemoabdomen. The patient was diagnosed with cancer in the right front leg 2 years ago, a mass was removed and radiation therapy performed. The patient had shown no problems until two nights ago when there was reluctance to get up to go outside. Normal urination, and several bowel movements which owner noted was…
Primary Tricuspid Dysplasia, Pulmonary Hypertension, Right CHF in a 10 year old Labrador
A 10-year-old SF Labrador was presented for evaluation of ascites, which was quantified as a modified transudate. Additional history on this dog was that 11 months prior an ovariohysterectomy and resection of mammary gland tumors had been done. The tumors were benign on histopathology. On abdominal ultrasound, the ascites, hepatic congestion, and a dilated CVC…
Splenic torsion in a 7 year old FI Great Dane
An intact 7-year-old female Great Dane dog presented for a history of vomiting and lethargy over a couple of days. At the previous assessment, anemia (32.5%), leukocytosis, and free fluid were present. On follow up assessment, the anemia had worsened (27.5%) and the leukocytosis was similar. ECG revealed VPCs. On cursory abdominal ultrasonography, free fluid…