Rads: Generalized Chondroid Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Post Hemilaminectomy in a 13 year old MN Dachshund dog
The patient presented to the ER service for progressive intermittent head tremors, lethargy and anorexia. Previous history of hemilaminectomy (right, T12-13) in June 2008; owners are pursing a second opinion as this may be a neurologic issue, especially since signs are progressively worsening. Recovery good from hemilaminectomy, although there has been some mild, residual HL…
Right adrenal mass with caudal vena caval invasion in a 12 year old FS Portuguese Water Dog
A 12-year-old FS Portuguese Water Dog with hypothyroidism (on Soloxine) was presented for limping. Abnormalities on physical examination toe touching on the left hind leg and pain palpated along L3-L5. The patient was treated with Dexamethasone and Previcox. The patient was presented several days later for hip and stifle radiographs but shortly after being sedated…
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…
Omental steatitis in a 12 year old FS Rhodesian Ridgeback
A 12-year-old FS Rhodesian Ridgeback dog with history of frequent urinary tract infections, hypothyroidism (on Soloxine), and urinary incontinence (on Proin), was presented for a recheck T-4. Abnormalities on physical examination were tachypnea, and a grade II-III/VI heart murmur. CBC was within normal limits. The only abnormality on blood chemistry was elevated ALP activity. T-4…