Internal Medicine
Congenital Extrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt in a Yorkshire Terrier
A CPSS is the most common congenital hepatobiliary disorder in dogs and can manifest as either intrahepatic or extrahepatic, depending on breed.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
A New High and a New Low: An Unusual Case of THC Intoxication
As THC intoxication in pets becomes more commonplace, emergency staff will have to be knowledgeable and efficient in their diagnosis and treatments.
Dermatology
Mycobacterial Infection in a Cat
Infection from Mycobacterium porcinum is an uncommon result of penetrating wounds, but one that should be considered when a cat presents with draining tracts in fatty areas.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Septic Shock Secondary to Duodenal Perforation
Early recognition of sepsis from the emergency care team played an important role in the case of this Siberian husky.
Anesthesiology
A Splintering Situation: A Case of Wooden Chest Syndrome in a Dog
Little is known about chest wall rigidity, or “wooden chest syndrome,” in veterinary patients and it can prove to be fatal without expert intervention.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Addisonian Crisis in a Dog
This case report describes a “textbook” addisonian crisis in a dog with regard to clinical presentation, laboratory values, and signalment.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
A Rare Diagnosis of Hypofibrinogenemia in a Dog
This case report involving an English springer spaniel illustrates the importance of a good working relationship between the primary and emergency care teams.
Oncology
Nasal Lymphoma in a Cat
This case report describes the treatment of a cat diagnosed with nasal lymphoma, which is uncommon in cats compared with all types of neoplasia.
Equine Medicine
Periparturient Hemorrhage in a Mare
This case report of a mare that began hemorrhaging into her abdomen soon after parturition illustrates how preliminary laboratory work, careful observations, and prompt treatment allowed for the best possible outcome.