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…
15_00048 Sonny C Mitral insufficiency, suspect left atrial tear
A 6-year-old MN Yorkshire terrier with history of elevated ALP activity and current therapy with Denosyl, was initially presented for evaluation of a slight but persistent cough, PU/PD, and diarrhea for one week duration. Abnormalities on physical examination were a pot-bellied abdomen and pyrexia (103.2В°). CBC and blood chemistry showed mildly elevated MCHC, hypoglycemia, elevated…
Primary brachial plexus soft tissue osteosarcoma with liver metastasis in a 11 year old MN Welsh Corgi dog
An 11-year-old MN Welsh Corgi dog with history of elevated liver enzyme activity (treated with Denamarin for three weeks), a nerve sheath tumor in right axilla that had been diagnosed on MRI, and more recently had developed an open hygroma on the left elbow, was presented for recheck blood work. Current therapy was gabapentin, steroids,…