History A 10-year-old male, neutered, domestic short-haired cat had undergone investigations for a six month history of progressive weight loss and lethargy. The referring veterinarian’s blood tests had revealed basophilia; 0.45 (0.01-0.26) x109/L initially, which on repeat testing two weeks later, had resolved. However, at that time neutrophilia; 21.55 (1.48-10.29)x109/L and monocytosis; 0.85 (0.05-0.67)x109/L was […]
History A 12-month-old, entire, female Bassett Hound, body weight 23kg, presented for stabilisation of closed, left tibia and fibula fractures, sustained after jumping from the owner’s car.
In recent years, there have been significant strides in the development of and access to advanced imaging in veterinary medicine. Techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and fluoroscopy were once the preserve of human medical establishments or research facilities. However, several factors, namely: – a rising awareness amongst veterinarians and clients […]
After extensive trials in both the human and veterinary referral fields a new method of wound closure is now available and in use here at Downs Veterinary Referrals.
History fig.1 – DV radiograph of chest showing bilateral pneumothorax A three-year-old, entire, female Labrador Retriever presented to the referring veterinarian for assessment of progressive orthopnoea with associated vomiting over several months.
History A 15-year-old male, neutered DSH cat presented with a two-week history of right, unilateral epistaxis with concurrent swelling of the nasal planum (see fig. 1).
A two-year-old male, neutered crossbred (Labrador/ Greyhound) presented for assessment of a large mass situated over the right hemi pelvis.
A 13 year old male, neutered DLH cat was referred for assessment of a ventral cervical swelling.
A 20-month-old, male, neutered Corgi was referred for assessment of left facial swelling over the region of the zygomatic arch.
The concept of the Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI) is a chemical analysis of constituent body tissues, displayed as a grey-scale in an anatomical context.
History A three-year-old, female (n) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel presented for investigation of sudden onset hearing loss of five months duration.
Ear disease may initially be considered as a dermatological problem. However, when faced with the chronic ‘end-stage’ ear (fig.1) it becomes a surgical challenge
Note: This article was published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, October 2010: 12 (10) pp. 814-7. A nine year old female neutered DSH cat was presented to the referring vet with a history of polyphagia, weight loss and urinating in the house. Her demeanour had also changed, with her becoming nervous and […]
An 11-year-old Mn DSH presented with a three-week history of recurrent, sudden onset blindness and circling, which had responded initially to antimicrobials.
Here we review the options for diagnosis and management of congenital portosystemic shunting (PSS).