Bilateral pheochromocytoma in a 13yr old, MN Pit Bull Terrier

Bilateral pheochromocytoma in a 13yr old, MN Pit Bull Terrier

A 13-year-old MN Pit Bull terrier was presented for evaluation of vomiting, diarrhea, lethargic, and weight loss.  Abnormalities on physical examination were dental tartar and possibly a heart murmur.

PDA, Valvular Aortic Stenosis, Valvular Pulmonic Stenosis and Mitral Dysplasia in a 2-year-old Male Golden Retriever: Our Case Of the Month September 2018

A 2-year-old intact male Golden Retriever was presented for a detailed cardiology workup due to a loud systolic murmur detected on routine physical exam. The dog did not show any clinical symptoms at this time, amazingly, he was in very good condition: alert, loved to play with other dogs, and had a good appetite. He…

Mitral Valve Repair in a 12-Year-Old FS Yorkshire Terrier Mixed Breed: Our Case Of the Month December 2017

The patient was presented for a pre-surgical cardiac evaluation. The patient was suffering from a rapidly progressing degenerative mitral valve. At the time of presentation the patient was on a regimen of Furosemide (8mg/kg/SID), Pimobendan (0.25 mg/kg/BID), Benazepril (0.25 mg/kg/SID), and Spironolactone (2mg/kg/SID). Despite her treatments, she was still experiencing exercise intolerance, mildly increased resting…

Ventricular Septal Defect in a 1.5-year-old FS Boxer: Our Case Of the Month October 2017

A 1.5-year-old, FS, Boxer was presented for an initial puppy wellness visit and a grade 1/6 cardiac murmur was detected; noted PMI (point of maximal impulse) right cranial. A grade 1-2/6 cardiac murmur was detected at several follow-up visits. The patient underwent ovariohysterectomy without event. More recently the patient was presented for further cardiac evaluations….

Left adrenal mass and left liver mass in a 12 year old MN DLH cat

A 12-year-old NM DLH was presented for evaluation of one-month duration of hiding in strange places, inappropriate urination, and PuPD. On physical examination, an abdominal mass near the cranial pole of the left kidney and grade 2/6 left parasternal systolic heart murmur were present. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were leukocytosis, FIV positive, hypokalemia…

RAD – Chronic inflammatory airway disease, likely viral or bacterial, in a 12 year old MN Pomeranian

This 12 year old MN Pomeranian presented with acute onset coughing. Physical exam: 4/6 systolic murmur, lungs clear.  4DX negative. 

RAD – Left sided cardiomegaly with likely chronic mitral valve regurgitation in a 14 year old FS Chihuahua

This 14 year old FS Chihuahua presented with a grade 2-3/6 systolic heart murmur. Bilateral crackles. 

Congestive heart failure with pulmonic stenotisis, mitral and tricuspid regurgitation and biatrial dilation in a 14 year old FS Bull Terrier

This 14 year old FS Bull Terrier presented for irregular breathing and panting. Appetite decreased.  Physical exam: pot-bellied appearance, grade 2/6 murmur, epidermal collarettes, free fluid in abdomen and thorax.  Rads showed mild pleural effusion, bronchointerstitial lung pattern, mild right heart enlargement

CT – PDH Cushings with bilateral adrenal hyperplasia and steroid induced hepatitis in a 15 year old FS Maltese

This 15 year old FS Maltese has a history of CHF, anorexia, vomting and diarrhea; ultrasound shows fluid filled structure in the liver. Physical exam: Grade IV heart murmer

CT – Neoplasia of the cardiac base with metastatic spread to mediastinal lymph nodes in a 9 year old FS ShiTzu

This 9 year old FS Shih Tzu presented with a known cardiac mass, and stable valvular disease. CT to determine surgical resectability and staging to identify any metastatic disease in chest or abdomen.