RAD – Spontaneous symmetric pneumothorax with pulmonary bullae, lung lobe collapse in a 4 year old MN Dalmation dog
This 4 year old MN Dalmation dog presented with spontaneous acute respiratory distress, foaming at mouth, short shallow breathes. Decompensated within 10 min and crashed. Noted the pneumothorax. Was unable to get DV or VD fast enough. Test tapped for air but with this patient just wasn’t quick enough. No punctures noted. Have you ever…
RAD – Osteoporosis, functional ileus, bronchointerstitial lung pattern, possible nephropathy in a 14 year old MN DSH cat
This 14 year old MN DSH cat has a history of colonic obstruction from the summer of 2015; bloodwork wnl at that time. Within the last month cat has developed moderate brown ocular and oral discharge, nasal wheezing on inspiration, mild weight loss. Heart and lungs ausculted normally. Has been on azithromycin x 7 days…
RADS – Broncoalveolar Lung Pattern, Bronchitis vs Neoplasia in a 14 year old FS Cocker dog
History of respiratory difficulties. PE: increased respiratory rate (40); abominal breathing. CBC and Chem WNL.
RADS- Soft Tissue Mass Within the Region of the Aortic Bulge and Bronchointerstitial Pattern in an 11 year old MN Miniature Schnauzer dog
History of “abnormal breathing”. The patient was started on enalapril and lasix after radiographs on 5/18/15. Recheck radiographs on 7/15/15 revealed concern for a mass.
RADS – Chronic Upper Airway Obstruction with Chronic Inflammatory Airway Disease in a 9 year old MN Labrador Retriever dog
Presented with roaring respirations. Physical exam: clinical signs suggestive of laryngeal paralysis. Inspiratory noise. CBC and chemistry WNL.
RADS – Bilateral Pneumothorax and Pulmonary Collapse in a 5 year old MN Terrier Mix dog
This 5 year old MN Terrier Mix was presented in respiratory distress. Radiographs and chest taps were performed.
Rads: Severe Bronchopneumonia, Lungworm most likely in a 7 month old MN DSH cat
History of respiratory issues (dyspnea, frequent small breaths). Physical Exam: Normal, mild gingivitis noted. CBC: neutrophils elevated 24,000.
CT Malignant Nasal Soft Tissue Neoplasia in a 3 yr old Female Hedgehog
This 3 year old female hedgehog had the right eye enucleated 1.5 years ago. The eye tissue was suspicious at the time but it was not sent for histopath. The patient’s physical exam showed blood/foam from nose and respiratory distress.
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy vs Dilated Cardiomyopathy in an 11 year old MN Devon Rex cat
The patient presented on 6/22/15 with lethargy and diarrhea. Radiographs showed pleural fissure lines and scalloping lung margins, and a possible mass in the left thorax. Thoracocentesis performed 6/23/15. 100ml of pink, opaque fluid was aspirated. SG of the fluid was 1.026 and protein 4g/100ml. Physical exam revealed a gallop rhythm, respiratory rate 60 and…
RAD: A 5-year-old Standard Poodle post GDV
History of GDV 2 days ago and post-op stomach tack. Physical exam found the patient with an increased respiratory rate