RADS – Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema with Mitral Insufficiency in a 10 year old MN Lhasa Apso dog
History of chronic valvular disease, congestive heart failure, and previous episode of aspiration pneumonia. The patient continues to have a positional cough that has not become more frequent, but has increased in its level of severity. Currently on enalapril 3.75 mg in the AM, 2.5 mg in the PM; Furosemide q8-25mg/18.75mg/25mg; Pimobendan 2.5mg q8, and…
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.
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A 13-year-old NM dog that had been diagnosed with a grade 3/6 murmur and currently on Enalapril BID was presented for ongoing mild coughing. Blood pressure was elevated (180/100 mm/Hg).
Mitral and tricuspid insufficiency in a 9 year old FS Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
A 9-year-old FS Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with a history of mitral valve prolapse and early pulmonary hypertension was presented for coughing and progression of the heart murmur from grade III/VI to grade V/VI. The dog was being treated with 5 mg of Enalapril twice daily. Systolic blood pressure was elevated (170).
Right parathyroid adenoma and branchial cyst in a 15 year old FS Beagle dog
A 15-year-old FS Beagle, with current medications of Enalapril, Soloxine, and Lasix for history of managed cardiac disease was presented for restlessness and inability to get comfortable. Abnormalities on physical examination were painful cranial abdomen and pain on the lumbar spine. CBC was within normal limits. Abnormalities on blood chemistry were mildly elevated AST, moderately…
Left atrial enlargement with suspected rupture and pericardial effusion in a 13 year old FS Poodle
A 13-year-old female spayed Poodle dog was presented with a history of chronic valvular disease, moderate left atrial enlargement, and tricuspid valve regurgitation. Patient is now acting weak and is anorexic. The patient is currently on enalapril twice daily. Blood work performed revealed renal disease with an elevated BUN and creatinine.
Adrenal mass in a 12 year old FS Yorkshire Terrier with sudden onset aggression
A 12-year-old FS Yorkshire terrier dog was presented for sudden onset aggression. Two years previously, calcium oxalate uroliths had been removed via cystotomy. The dog was on Hill’s U/D and enacard. An inappropriate specific gravity, 3+ protein, hematuria, and elevated urine protein: creatinine ratio was present on urinalysis. CBC was within normal limits, whereas serum…