Orthopedics
Hip, Hip, Hooray! Total Hip Arthroplasty in a 6-Year-Old Dog
Some of the factors for owners and surgeons to weigh during patient selection include severity of clinical signs, skin condition, concurrent diseases, implant availability, owner compliance, and procedure cost.
Anesthesiology
Anesthetic Case Management of a Canine Patient With Severe Subaortic Stenosis Using Dexmedetomidine
The objective of this case report is to suggest that low doses of dexmedetomidine can, and maybe should, be used in patients with SAS.
Neurology
A Case of Steroid-Responsive Meningitis–Arteritis in a 6-Year-Old Boxer
Diagnosis of SRMA is based on clinical examination, findings on cerebral spinal fluid analysis, and exclusion of other diseases.
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.