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.