VETERINARIAN SPECIALTY CASE STUDY “The Case of the Sluggish Schnauzer” Common case of lethargy and anorexia leads to the discovery of uncommon Immune-Mediated Neutropenia 1. Referral: “Topper,” a four year old spayed female miniature schnauzer presented for a weeklong history of lethargy and anorexia. The owners also felt that she had been polydipsic for the past […]

VETERINARIAN SPECIALTY CASE STUDY “The Case of the Tummy Troubled Tabby” A perforation in the stomach, leakage of gastric contents, and one cat’s serious case of Feline Gastrointestinal Eosinophilic Sclerosing Fibroplasia 1. Referral: “Jezabel” is an adult, female spayed domestic shorthair who presented to us for a 1 week history of decreased appetite. The owner adopted […]

VETERINARIAN SPECIALTY CASE STUDY “The Case of the Penny-Pinching Poodle” A penny for this pooch’s thoughts produced a severe case of zinc induced Hemolytic Anemia. 1. Referral: “Ricky” is a ten-month-old male intact Toy Poodle* who presented for a three-day history of vomiting, lethargy, bright colored urine, and inappetence.  He lives in an apartment and there […]

VETERINARIAN SPECIALTY CASE STUDY “The Case of the Laboring Lab” An elevated triglyceride level and presence of chylomicrons in the pleural effusion leads to a diagnosis of Idiopathic Chylothorax 1. Referral: “Sam” is a five year-old neutered male Lab cross* that presented for a two week history of exercise intolerance and increased effort of breathing. […]

VETERINARIAN SPECIALTY CASE STUDY “The Case of the Gimpy Goldie” Radiographs, ultrasounds, and numerous diagnostic tests reveal a dog in pain, diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma 1. Referral: “Beau” is a 30kg, 12 year old male, neutered Golden Retriever who was presented to ASG with a one day history of lethargy and pain on palpation of […]