Inflamed gallbladder mucocele, surgical emergency, in a 12 year old FS Beagle
This 12 year old FS Beagle presented with vomiting, discomfort, lethargy and inappetance. Exam: painful cranial abdomen, dehydrated, mentation dull. CBC/Chem: BUN low 8.8, Crea low 0.4, P high 5.0, Glob high 4.0, ALT 1000, ALKP 993, GGT 44, Tbili 2.9. HCT 53%, platelets 280,000
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This 10 year old MN Boston Terrier dog has been ADR for the past few months, withdrawn, sedate, with developing hypermetric movements and loss of balance Physical Exam: Obtunded; episodes of unawareness, ataxia and collapse.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
Common bile duct (CBD) and duodenal papilla obstructive calculi and gallbladder calculi in a 12 year old MN DSH cat
A 12-year-old NM DSH cat was presented for evaluation of inappetence for 3 days. Physical examination showed severe dental disease, gallop arrhythmia, and dull mentation. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were hyperglycemia (270), elevated BUN (39) and ALT (473) activity, and severely elevated total protein (9.6) and globulins (6.8). Radiographs revealed hepatomegaly and a gas filled…
CT – Normal CT of the cervical spine post trauma with pain and ambulatory deficits in a puppy
History of trauma (falling off bed); febrile, lethargic, anorexic, unable to stand – holds body in a C-shape. Physical exam: thin. Non ambulatory, very painful when neck is manipulated, dulled mentation. CBC/Chem: HCT 25.3, HGB 6.9, Retic 4.8, PLT 105; Na 173, Cl 127, NH3 wnl
Post hepatic biliary obstruction in an 8 year old MN DSH Cat with biliary calculus.
An 8-year-old MN DSH cat presented for weight loss, anorexia and icterus. Other than icterus th eclinical exam was unremarkable. Total bilirubin 5.6 was elevated along with ALT, SAP and prolanged PT and APTT on the coagualtion panel.
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)-like Syndrome Secondary to Parvoviral Myocarditis
A one month old sheltie cross dog with a history of 5 of 7 littermates dying from parvovirus was presented for lethargy, and diarrhea. Parvovirus was identified in a littermate’s myocardium at necropsy.
Splenic and portal vein thrombosis and prehepatic portal hypertension in an 8 year old Chow dog with immune-mediated thrombocytopenia.
An 8-year-old MN Chow Chow mix was presented for anorexia and weight loss. On physical examination, multiple petechiae on gums and abdomen were evident. Abnormalities on CBC were anemia, neutrophilia, eosinopenia, thrombocytopenia, and mild leukocytosis. The patient was treated with IV fluids, Flagyl, famotidine, doxycycline, sucralfate, and prednisone. The patient was discharged 24-hours later, and…
Pheochromocytoma in a 15 year old FS mixed breed dog
A 15-year-old FS mixed breed dog was presented for alopecia. On physical exam, her hair was found to be sparse and in patches along her dorsum. She was also mentally dull and appeared to be disoriented. Bilateral cataracts were present and there was a mild increase in the intraocular pressure measured bilaterally (tonometry measurement of…