Right adrenal mass (pheochromocytoma) in a 6 year old MN Dachshund
The patient is a 6 year old neutered male Dachshund dog. Clinical findings include abdominal distension. (A sample of ascites was sent out for cytology and revealed serosanguinous modified transudate). Physical examination also revealed a grade 3/6 heart murmur. Medications included furosemide and enalapril. Blood work showed albumin was low at 2.3.
End stage renal dystrophy in a 10 year old MN Maine Coon cat
A 10-year-old neutered male Maine Coon cat with a history of lethargy and vomiting was presented for evaluation of renal failure. Cardiac murmur was present on physical examination. On urinalysis, inappropriate SG (1.014) and hematuria were evident. Blood work showed anemia, azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, and elevated liver enzyme activity. After 24 hours of fluid therapy, there was…
Prostatic carcinoma diagnosed by ultrasound-guided FNA in a 14 year old MN Pomeranian
A 14-year-old neutered male Pomeranian dog was presented for evaluation of pollakiuria, diarrhea, inappetence, and lethargy. Abnormalities on physical examination included a painful, enlarged and symmetrical prostate, a very large and firm urinary bladder that could be expressed, and a grade III/VI heart murmur. On survey thoracic radiographs, calcification of the prostate gland was evident.
Stage B2 valvular disease with mitral valve prolapse, left atrial enlargement and pulmonary hypertension in a 10 year old MN Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
This 10-year-old MN King Charles Cavalier dog was presented for evaluation of heart disease – chronic valvular disease with a grade IV/VI systolic murmur in the mitral region and current medication being furosemide, enalapril and pimobendan.
Mitral and tricuspid insufiicency stage C1 valvular disease, shortened IVRT, and left sided heart failure with pulmonary hypertension in an 8 year old female Maltese dog
An 8-year-old F Maltese was presented for examination. A grade 5/6 systolic heart murmur was noted. Radiographs revealed severe generalized cardiomegaly and an unremarkable pulmonary parenchyma. Moderate hepatomegaly and ascites was additionally noted.
Flail mitral valve. Left and right sided congestive heart failure. Pulmonic insufficiency & pulmonary hypertension. Stage C1 Valvular Disease
The patient is a canine mix, Intact female, 5 years. The patient has a history of a cough and lethargy. A grade V/VI left sided heart murmur was noted.
Stage B1 Valvular Disease, Mitral valve prolapse. Slight left atrial enlargement in a MN 13 year old Shih Tzu Dog
The patient is a canine Shih Tzu, NM, 13 years. The patient has been coughing and has a grade III/VI heart murmur.
Mitral Valve Insufficiency, Stage B1 Valvular Disease in a 10 year old Miniature Poodle
The patient is a Poodle, NM, 10 years. Anorexia, painful abdomen, suspected enlarged LA on radiographs by referring veterinarian, had pancreatitis two weeks prior. Grade 3 left sided heart murmur. No clinical signs were present consistent with heart disease