CT – normal brain and ventricular system in a 7 year old FS Shih Tzu dog with seizures
This 7 year old FS ShihTzu dog presented to RDVM a couple of weeks ago for apparent severe neck pain. This morning started having seizure-like activity, circling, horizontal nystagmus, progressing to alligator rolling with rapid horiz. nystagmus. She does not lose consciousness during these episodes, but they do appear to be focal seizures. Happening approximately…
CT- Cervical chronic degenerative intervertebral disc disease with step formation and spondylosis in a 16 year old MN Miniature Pinscher
This 16 year old MN Miniature Pinscher presented with knuckling on the right front and crossing hind limbs of unknown time duration; worsened as of trauma from falling off the bed. Chem: Lipase 6000+
CT- Normal brain post head trauma with seizure activity in a 6 year old intact F Pug dog
This 6 year old intact F Pug dog presented with head trauma and seizure. Physical Exam- Making wide circles to the right, decreased hopping on right side CBC: mild anemia Chem: increased liver enzymes- likely secondary to Prednisone therapy
RADS – Malignant Osteolytic Vertebral Lesion with Pathological Fracture in a 10 year old MN Cat
History of acute paralysis hind end. Physical Exam: Unable to stand, dragging hind end, unexpressable bladder, T=101.5.
RADS – Sliding Hiatal Hernia, Congenital, in a 4 year old MN French Bulldog
History: hind limb weakness, hemilamenectomy done 9/7/15, started regurging 9/9/15, suspect hernia PE: Alert, responsive and very active. Weak in hind end. CP deficits on pelvic limbs, decreased to absent. Moderately painful mid-rib area. No abdominal pain palpated. Lung fields clear. No murmur auscultated. CRT, temp normal. Cutaneous trunci reflex present. Cranial nerve exam normal….
RADS – Pulmonary Osteomas, Pleural Plugs, Hypovolemia, Microcardia and Lung Underperfusion in a 13 year old MN Labrador Retriever dog
Presenting Clinical Signs: Comments: Nystagmus and head tilt, disorientation and cannot walk. Chest films for eval pre-MRI.
RADS – Multiple Myeloma/Plasmocytoma in an 8 year old MN Chinese Crested dog
Recent history of acute and progressive anorexia, lethargy, pu/pd x 7 days. Now is having trouble ambulating on both hind legs (more RH partial weightbearing) Physical Exam: CP slow on right hind, normal on left hind. Patella WNL, no suspicion of CCL. No spinal pain. The patient tries to stand up on hind legs and…
CT – Brain Stem Mass, Moderate Rhinitis in a 13 year old FS DSH cat
History of hyperthyroidism and chronic renal disease. Owner found laterally recumbant on the stairs on 8/1115. Physical Exam: General muscle atrophy, loss of proprioception on right front limb, paresis on left rear limb with no CP deficits
CT- Chronic Cervical Disc Protrusion with Compressive Myelopathy and Disc Herniation in a 7 year old MN Pug dog
The patient has had a recurring cervical pain for the past 2 years, that has been medically managed. After worsening clinical signs January 2015, a myelogram was performed. He had another painful episode in the last few days. There is no history of seizures. Physical Exam: Mild cervical pain upon manipulation;
CT Disc Associated Caudal Cervical Spondylomyelopathy in a 4 year old FS Boxer dog
The patient presented with an acute onset para paresis. Physical exam: 56#. Cp deficits and lateral recumbency. Painful.