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 – Hypovolemia and Underperfusion of the Lung with Atalectasis in a 16 year old FS Siamese cat
History: 16-year-old F/S Siamese being boarded but on presentation owner said that she has been eating alot, vomiting about 10 days, had some diarrhea; lost “alot” of weight in the last couple of weeks. Physical Exam: thin, not grooming herself, lungs clear, no peripheal lymph enlargement, eyes sunken in but clear CBC: HCT decr 25.3%;…
RADS – Disturbed Intestinal Motility Pattern with Functional Ileus in a 3 year old MN DSH cat
Presenting Clinical Signs: lethargy, inappetance, fleas. Physical Exam: EENT – squinting, yellowish nasal discharge; saline in nose does not make him sneeze PLN – normal HL – clear – Abdomen – fluid, diarrhea greenish mucoid despite all meds (metronidazole, propectalin); possible long item in bowel palpated dorsally. URTI, Diarrhea, Anemia, Weight loss, Anorexia
Right and Left Sided Heart Failure, Pleural Effusion, Atrial Enlargement in a 3 year old FS DSH cat
Presenting Clinical Signs: Owner states pet is very lethargic, not eating or drinking for “a few days”. Also c/o fleas. Pet had topical OTC flea med Thursday morning. No other meds. Physical Exam: Lethargy, lateral with 10% dehydration and very thin body condition. Pale mm, Poor body condition
RADS – Bronchitis in a 4 year old MN Golden Retriever dog
History of difficulty swallowing from puppyhood; otherwise wnl. Progression of signs to episodes (daily to every other week) of lip licking, hard swallowing, sometimes regurgitation of small fluid or phlegm. No vomiting. Stools are 100% firm and formed. Diet of slurry kibble; owner feeds small freq meals elevated and this seems to help. Physical…
Esophageal stenosis, segmental megaesophagus and esophageal dysmotility in a 2 year old FS Corgi dog
History of chronic vomiting, regurgitation, aspiration pneumonia and suspected megaesophagus or swallowing deficits. Physical exam: very underweight
Abscess/Fistula of the Right Eye with Secondary Chronic Septic Osteitis in a 12 year old MN Maine Coon cat
History of chronic rhinitis which is only partially responsive to steroids and no improvement with antibiotics Newly developed eye discharge, seems quieter than usual since his last Depo Medrol injection 1 month ago. Taking compounded Baytril, no other medications. Physical Exam: BARH mms pink CRT2s, Matted haircoat, BCS 5/9 – some loss of muscle mass…
Restrictive cardiomyopathy, left sided congestive heart failure, pleural effusion and pericardial effusion in a 18 year old MN DSH cat
An 18½-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for evaluation of dyspnea. Physical exam: weight loss, poor skin turgor, dyspnea, muffled heart sounds, and decreased lung sounds. On survey thoracic radiographs, pleural effusion was present.