Valvular pulmonic stenosis in a 5 month old Miniature Australian Shepherd
This 5 month old Miniature Australian Shepherd presented with a loud systolic murmur with palpable thrill; audible bilaterally with PMI left hemithorax.
Obstructive duodenal foreign body in a 12 year old MN DSH cat
This 12 year old MN DSH cat presented for vomiting and anorexia of 24 hour duration. History of urinary obstruction. Physical exam: 2/6 heart murmur, hypothermic, severerly dehydrated, lethargic CBC/Chem: BUN 98, Crea 5.7, Phos 7.4, TP 8.9, Glob 5.1, Na 12, Cl 93 Urinalysis: trace protein, large amount of cocci, WBCs 2-3/hpf
Acute on chronic pancreatitis with bilateral pyelectasia and IBD in a 12 year old FS DSH cat
This 12 year old FS DSH cat presented for vomiting, lethargy and anorexia of 4 days duration. Physical Exam: Depressed, lethargic,weight loss, grade 1-2/6 systolic ht mm, severely prolonged skin turgor, appr 10% dehydrated, tacky mm, cachexic, generalized muscle atrophy, doughy potbellied abdomen, poor coat, thyroid slip palpated and severe dental disease. CBC: severe leukocytosis(43,000)…
Renal mass suspect carcinoma in a 6 year old DMH cat
A 6-year-old FS DMH cat was presented for evaluation of one-week duration of decreased appetite. On physical examination, grade 2-3/6 heart murmur and a palpable mass in the cranial to mid abdomen was present. The only abnormality on blood work was hypercalcemia (corrected calcium 15.6). Survey thoracic radiographs showed 2.3 x 2 inch soft tissue…
RAD – Mild bronchial pattern indicating likely chronic allergic airway disease in a 15 year old MN Beagle
This 15 year old MN Beagle dog has a history of coughing that improveswith a steroid injection then worsens again. Physical exam: 5/6 murmur, PMI mitral valve
RAD – Multifocal neoplastic infiltrate involving the spleen and lymph nodes in a 5 year old MN ferret
This 5 year old MN ferret presented with an elevated respiratory rate, grade 2/6 murmur, sub lumbar mass, enlarged heart
RAD – Pulmonary metastatic and chronic airway disease in a 10 year old MN mixed dog
This 10 year old MN mixed dog was found abandoned and presented with muffled heart sounds, grade 2/6 left systolic murmur, intermittent irregular arrythmia. Physical exam: dehydrated, severe dental disease, intermittent left front lameness, severe hindlimb weakness, underweight, several large SQ masses with one ulcerated and necrotic. HCT 32%, hookworms.
MRI – Left cerebral neoplasia with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) and cerebellar herniation in a 10 ear old MN Boston Terrier dog
This 10 year old MN Boston Terrier dog has been ADR for the past few months, withdrawn, sedate, with developing hypermetric movements and loss of balance Physical Exam: Obtunded; episodes of unawareness, ataxia and collapse. Murmur 1/6. Previous MRI found foramen magnum herniation of the cerebellum
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) with congestive heart failure in a 7 month old MN DSH cat with an ejection murmur
A 7-month-old NM DLH was presented for evaluation of an ejection murmur that had been detected at time of neuter.
RAD – Cardiomegaly and hyperperfusion of the lung in a 12 year old FS Maltese dog
This 12 year old FS Maltese dog presented with morning time anxiety, panting and attention seeking behavior (demanding and pawing to be held). Hx of mitral valve disease with compensation on echo (no heart meds). CCL rupture LH not repaired but current instability in LH with positive drawer and thrust. Physical Exam: BCS 7/9 4/6…