Congenital Addison’s disease in a 5 month old M English Springer Spaniel
History: A 5-month-old male English springer spaniel was presented for evaluation of acute onset diarrhea and vomiting. On physical examination lethargy, dehydration, hypothermia, and bradycardia was present. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were mild lymphocytosis and mild eosinophilia, azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypercalcemia, hyponatremia and hypokalemia. Urinalysis showed SG of SG-1.015, proteinuria, and glycosuria.
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
Splenic hematoma in a 11 year old MN Rhodesian Ridgeback dog
An 11 year old, MN, Rhodesian Ridgeback dog was presented for nonspecific symptoms (ADR). Abdominal mass was palpated. The dog had a subnormal temp (98.8) and pale mucus membranes. Altered CBC/Chem/UA values included leukocytosis, mild azotemia, and mild hypoglobulinemia. Radiographs demonstrated a mass effect in the right abdomen.
Feline Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Emergency Rapid Echocardiogram for Respiratory Distress in a 4 year old Maine Coon Cat
A 4-year-old NM Maine Coon was presented for evaluation of tachycardia, irregular heart rate, and respiratory distress.
Right ventricular hypertrophy and pulmonary hypertension due to pulmonic stenosis in a 5 year old MN mixed breed dog
A 5-year-old male neutered mixed breed dog was presented for evaluation of sudden onset collapse, hypothermia, and marked dyspnea.
Transmural enteritis and peritonitis in a 14-year-old MN Domestic Long Hair cat
A 14-year-old MN DLH cat presented for anorexia, lethargy, and “not doing right”. The physical exam revealed depression, dehydration, and hypothermia. CBC revealed an elevated WBC count of 24,000 with a left shift and lymphocytopenia. Blood chemistry analysis was normal. Urinalysis revealed isosthenuria with neutral pH and negative culture. Radiographic Interpretation: (Images 1-3) The initial…
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in a 1 year old MI DSH cat
A 1-year-old intact male DSH was presented for anorexia over a 1-2 day period. Abnormalities on physical examination included hypothermia, a grade IV/VI systolic murmur, and ataxia. Leukocytosis was present on CBC. On survey radiographs, the intestines appeared to be bunched.
Addison’s disease in an 8 year old FS Basset Hound
An 8-year-old FS Basset Hound dog was presented for crying throughout the night and vomiting food, fluid, and mucous. On physical examination, she was found to have pink mucous membranes and a normal body temperature. She had bilateral conjunctivitis as well as a bilateral otitis externa (Malassezia). No abnormalities were noted on auscultation of her…
Biliary mucosal hyperplasia and gall bladder mucocele in a 8 year old FS Beagle dog
An 8-year-old FS Beagle dog was presented for acute onset vomiting and hemorrhagic diarrhea, following the probable ingestion of garbage one night prior to evaluation. On CBC elevated MCHC, thrombocytosis, and anemia was evident. Blood gases were within normal limits and PCV/TP was 42/9.5. The patient was transferred from the RDVM for continued overnight care…
Small Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction in a 12 year old FS DSH cat
This 12-year-old FS DSH cat was presented with a short history of eating plants, vomiting hairballs, and anorexia that was non-responsive to hospitalization and intravenous medical treatment. Clinical exam revealed a doughy abdomen, and mild hypothermia. Blood analysis revealed mild neutropenia and hypoalbuminemia.
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