Myxomatous stage B1 mitral valve disease with moderate mitral regurgitation in a 10 year old FS Yorkshire Terrier dog
A 10-year-old FS Yorkshire terrier was presented for evaluation of a grade III/VI heart murmur. Lungs were normal, heart rate was 136bpm, respiratory rate was 36 bpm, and BP was normal (159/86).
Myxomatous stage B1 mitral valve disease with systemic hypertension in a 11 year old MN Golden Retriever dog
An 11-year-old MN Golden Retriever dog was presented for evaluation of tachypnea and a grade II/VI murmur. Systolic blood pressure indicated hypertension (255/105). There was no evidence of abdominal neoplasia, renal disease, or Cushing’s disease on abdominal ultrasound examination.
Splenic mass in a 12 year old FS Sheltie dog
A 12-year-old spayed female Sheltie dog with a history of poor appetite over a few weeks was presented for evaluation of anorexia, lethargy, and diarrhea. Abnormalities on physical examination included dehydration, slight polypnea, and possible ascites with a non-tender abdomen. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry included leukocytosis, azotemia, and hyperkalemia.
Lung lobe torsion in a 6 year old MN Collie dog
A 6-year-old neutered male Collie dog was presented for evaluation of a sudden onset of respiratory distress after a week of coughing. Pyrexia, tachypnea, and muffled heart sounds on the right were evident on physical examination. Survey thoracic radiographs showed pleural effusion and an ill-defined medial lung lobe consolidation. Leukocytosis was present on CBC.
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.
Heart base mass with pericardial effusion in a 11 year old M Pit Bull dog
The patient is a Pit Bull, 11 years, intact male. The patient presented with lethargy, tachypnea, with no murmur. Generalized cardiomegaly was noted on radiographs with mild anemia.
Stage B2 Valvular Disease Left Atrial Enlargement Mitral Prolapse in a 13 year old Chihuahua Dog
A 13-year-old NM Chihuahua with a history of congestive heart failure was presented for evaluation. Current therapy is Enalapril bid. occasional cough was present at exercise.
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.
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.
Boxer Cardiomyopathy End Stage or Dilated Cardiomyopathy in a 6 year old Boxer Dog presenting for Exercise Intollerance and Cough
A 6-year-old NM Boxer dog was presented for lethargy, cough, tachypnea, exercise intollerance. Physical exam revelaed a 2/6 left sided heart murmur and mild tachypnea and arrhythmia. The only abnormality on laboratory work was elevated amylase and creatinine.