VETERINARIAN SPECIALTY CASE STUDY “The Case of the Feeble Feline” Primary hyperaldosteronism is defined as the autonomous secretion of the hormone by abnormal cells with the adrenal cortex. 1. Referral: “Doubie,” a 15yr old castrated male domestic short hair*, was referred for further evaluation of progressive weakness, lethargy and decreased appetite.  Prior to referral, abdominal […]

VETERINARIAN SPECIALTY CASE STUDY “The Case of the Loopy Shepherd” A confusing set of neurologic symptoms ultimately make a lot of sense upon deeper examination, and lead to a diagnosis of Immune-Mediated Encephalitis 1. Referral: “Daisy” is a 5 year old FS Shepherd mix* referred for a sudden onset of blindness. Three days prior to […]

VETERINARIAN SPECIALTY CASE STUDY “The Case of the Leaky Corgi” An abdominal ultrasound reveals a cystic structure at the trigone of the bladder, and a diagnosis of a left-sided ureterocele was made. 1. Referral: “S’mores” is a two-year-old male neutered Corgi who presented for a three to four week history of dribbling urine.  He was […]

VETERINARIAN SPECIALTY CASE STUDY “The Case of the Not-So-Resistant Diabetic Kitty” How glucose curves can be invaluable in the management of feline diabetes, and the diagnosis of Insulin Overdose. 1. Referral: “Kitty” is a nine year old DSH who presented for a second opinion on insulin-resistant diabetes. “Kitty” is a 5 kg cat who was […]