Thoracic carcinomatosis in a 12 year old DSH cat with ADR clinical signs
A 12-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for “ADR”, respiratory distress, and weight loss. Radiographs revealed pleural effusion obscuring the cardiac silouette.
Stage C1 Valvular Disease, Mitral Valve Prolapse and Left Sided Congested Heart Failure in a 12 year old Yorkshire Terrier
A 12-year-old SF Yorkshire terrier was presented for evaluation of a progressive cough over the last 2-3 weeks. Abnormalities on physical examination were respiratory distress and a grade V/VI heart murmur.
Non Cardiogenic Pleural Effusion in a 1 year old Cat Presenting for Dyspnea
A 1-year-old male DSH was presented for neutering but developed peracute onset dyspnea and cyanosis. Proteinuria was present. Toxoplasma serology was negative. Bloodwork was unremarkable. Mild respiratory distress and tachypnea were present. No heart murmurs were noted.
Septic suppurative pericarditis in a 13 year old FS DSH cat with diabetes
This 13- year-old DSH FS cat presented for lethargy, anorexia and tachypnea. The patient has a history of diabetes, labored breathing, weakness in the hind limbs, and anemia. Blood work revealed a hematocrit of 25.4%, BUN of 61, and a WBC count of 35000 with monocytosis. Urine specific gravity was 1.022. Chest radiographs revealed severe…
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.
Cardiac Mass in Right Auricle with Tamponade in a 10 year old Rottweiler Dog
A 10-year-old SF Rottweiler cross was presented with a history of lethargy and not doing right. On physical examination depression and polypnea was evident. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were elevated liver enzyme activity. Cardiomegaly was present on survey radiographs. Blood pressure was normal (140).
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.
15-00068 Tasha R Cardiac neoplasia——NO IMAGES—
A 4-year-old SF Persian was presented for respiratory distress.
Peritoneal pericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a 15 year old Himalayan cat
A 15-year-old Himalayan cat with a history of peritoneal pericardial diaphragmatic hernia, polycystic kidney disease, and a liver cyst was presented for trouble breathing. Additional history was that a pericardial tap had been performed. Survey thoracic radiographs showed marked cardiomegaly and a markedly globoid heart.
Lung consolidation and mixed inflammation in a 5 year old MN DSH dyspneic cat
A 5-year-old MN DSH cat was presented at an emergency facility for acute onset respiratory distress, vomiting, and lethargy. Abnormalities on physical examination were dyspnea with a respiratory rate of 80, muffled heart sounds, marked bilateral pulmonary crackles and wheezes, marked abdominal breathing, and red-tinged fluid in both nares. CBC and blood chemistry were within…