VETERINARIAN SPECIALTY CASE STUDY “The Case of the Purr-etic Shorthair” A feline adrenal tumor leads to primary hyperaldosteronism and hypokalemic neuromuscular disease in a kitty in desperate need of potassium. 1. Referral: ‘Tucker’ is a 10-year old male neutered domestic shorthair. He presented to his primary veterinarian for a right pelvic limb lameness and mild lethargy […]

VETERINARIAN SPECIALTY CASE STUDY “The Case of the Curious Convulsions” Recurrent seizures in a Labrador suggest a brain tumor or canine epilepsy, resulting in anticonvulsant therapy and four anticonvulsant options: phenobarbital, bromide, zonisamide and levetiracetam. 1. Referral: “Milo,” is an 8-year old MN lab who presented for seizures. The first seizure occurred 9 months ago and […]

VETERINARIAN SPECIALTY CASE STUDY “The Case of the Tick-led Terrier” How a tiny tick created a big problem with E.canis Infection 1. Referral: ‘Molly’ is a 7-year old female spayed Staffordshire Bull Terrier. She had been lethargic for several days but was still eating and drinking. On presentation to her primary doctor, abdominal radiographs showed decreased serosal […]

VETERINARIAN SPECIALTY CASE STUDY “The Case of the Stomach-Churning Chihuahua” Atypical Addison’s Disease in an Atypical Dog 1. Referral: ‘Lexi’ is a 7-year old female spayed Chihuahua. She was seen by her primary care veterinarian for vomiting and innapetance. She was given an injection of Cerenia and sent home on famotidine. Within a few days, Lexi […]

VETERINARIAN SPECIALTY CASE STUDY “The Case of the Bow-Legged Lab” Distal femoral osteotomy (DFO) is a surgical procedure to correct limb malalignment for the treatment of medial patella luxation in dogs. A unique modification of the technique was developed by Dr. Kirk Wendelburg at Animal Specialty Group. 1. Referral: “Kirby” is a three-year old neutered male […]