VSD, CHF, and Thoracic Mass In A 4-Year-Old Intact Male Sphynx Cat: Our Case Of the Month February 2023
Echocardiograms are vital for the diagnosis and management of cardiac disease. Changes in the heart can develop slowly, or in the case of this patient, who has a ventricular septal defect (VSD), can progress more rapidly. The patient was diagnosed with VSD at his initial ultrasound. Within 4 months, the patient had gone into congestive…
Splenocaval Liver Shunt In A 9-Month-Old Intact Male Shih Tzu: Our Case Of the Month August 2022
A 10 lb, 9-month-old intact male Shih Tzu puppy with a heart murmur presented for vomiting and lethargy following dietary indiscretion.
Stricturing colonic mass in a 14 year old MN DSH
A 14-year-old NM DSH was presented for evaluation of chronic diarrhea and weight loss. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were mild anemia, elevated liver enzyme active (AST 184, ALT 163) and mild hyperglycemia.
Adrenal mass with potential for Conn’s Syndrome in a 13 year old FS DSH
A 13-year-old FS DSH with known hyperthyroidism and Grade lll/Vl systolic heart murmur was presented for a bicavity ultrasound. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were T4 <0.45; potassium 3.6; and spec fPL 6.4.
RAD – occasional bronchial/peribronchial pattern indicative of former disease in a coughing 11 year old FS Japanese Chin
This 11 year old FS Japanese Chin dog has a history of a heart murmur of 6 months duration. Presented with recent coughing.
RADS – Cardiomegaly with atrial enlargement and vascular lung pattern, likely compensated cardiomyopathy in a 8 year old FS Sphinx cat
A 8 year old FS Sphynx cat was presented with a 2 month history of neurological signs at home. Is a retired breeding cat. Grade 2 systolic soft left sided heart murmur hx since 2014. Also history of URI, owners say her breathing is more raspy and audible. Decrease appetite and wt loss 1lb. Neuro…