CT – Atlanto-axial subluxation with secondary compressive myelopathy, congenital, in a 7 month old F Yorkshire terrier
This 7 month old F Yorkshire Terrier presented with neurological signs. Rads show focal scoliosis at approximate level of T5. Hyper-reflexia pelvic limbs, 2-3+ in thoracic limbs. Uable to stand normally; when recumbent, voluntary movement all 4 limbs. Pain present. WBC 20,800, increased platelets, Total protein 7.8
CT – Periodontal disease and oronasal fistula with periodontitis in a 10 year old MN Chihuahua
This 10 year old MN Chihuahua presented with dropped lower left jaw, anisocoria, CP deficit left hind, limited cervical motion, intermittent paraparesis.
CT – Metastatic lung disease noted in a 17 year old FS West Highland Terrier presented with neurological signs
This 17 year old FS West Highland Terrier has a history of CRF (iris stage 4). Presented two weeks ago with rear limb ataxia; focal seizures began two days ago and presented to the hospital non- responsive. PE: dull, minimally responsive, sever neck pain on lateral and vertical movement. CBC/Chem: Crea 6.5, BUN elevated
CT – T12/13 disc extrusion with severe compressive meylopathy and foraminal stenosis in a 7 year old MN Dachshund
This 7 year old MN Dachshund initially presented with slight ataxia hind limbs, progressing to paraplegia over the following 2 days. CP absent, withdrawal with deep pain.
CT – Negative for portosystemic shunt in a 4 month old MN Chihuahua with neurological signs
This 4 month old MN Chihuahua presented with impaired balance, abnormal gait, falling to the side Physical exam: circling to the left, ataxia, hypermetria of pelvic limbs CBC/Chem: lymphocytes incr, neutrophils decr, TP 5.1, glucose 127, Phos 7.4 R/O liver shunt
CT – Disc extrusion and severe compressive myelopathy T12-13 in a 4 year old MN Lhasa Apso
This 4 year old MN Lhasa Apso presented for pelvic limb ataxia progressing to paresis. CP absent, reflexes +3, panniculus present until T-L junction. Suspect IVDD
CT – normal brain morphology in a 7 year old MN Maltese wth neurological signs
This 7 year old MN Maltese presented with neurological signs. Slight decrease in right hind postural response. R/O encephalitis/brain tumor
CT – Severe disc extrusion with moderate compressive myelopathy in a 5 year old MN Boxer
This 5 year old MN Boxer presented with severe cervical pain, paresis of right front, ataxia all 4 limbs, low head carriage.
CT – Craniocervical subluxation and stenosis due to a congenital malformation in a 4 month old MN ferret
This 17 week old MN ferret presented for ataxia and paresis of the hind limbs and to a lesser extent the front limbs. Apparently has had some ambulation deficits since at least 6 weeks of age Pgysical exam: extreme pain on palpation of neck and skull