LISA HULME-MOIRClinical history:A 15-year old male, neutered Chihuahua presented with a large 6x5x3cm subcutaneous mass in the left inguinal region. A fine needle aspirate of the mass was submitted to the laboratory for cytology.Laboratory results:On cytology, the submitted slides contained many medium to large cells that were frequently arranged in rosette fashion around variably sized […]
REBECCA ALLANA palpable thyroid gland in an elderly cat equals hyperthyroidism, right? Not always!When we think of thyroid issues in adult cats we usually think of hyperthyroidism, however occasionally the opposite problem of hypothyroidism can occur. Coco a 15-year-old Burmese is a case in point.Clinical history:Coco presented to the veterinary clinic with a history of […]
BERNIE VAATSTRAClinical history:An 8-week-old male Domestic Shorthair rescue kitten died overnight three days after being castrated, vaccinated and transported. A post-mortem was conducted and samples collected for histopathology .Laboratory testing:Sections of heart, liver, spleen, pancreas, stomach and small intestine were unremarkable. Examination of the large and small airways of the lung revealed numerous nematode larvae […]
CATHY HARVEYClinical history:Three-week-old puppies developed clear nasal and ocular discharge, but were still relatively bright and eating. The puppies were from the first litter of a dam that had one vaccination at 6 months of age. Two of the puppies faded and died over the weekend, and the other two were presented for veterinary examination, […]
MICHAEL HARDCASTLEClinical history:A three-year-old Collie cross had a two and a half year history of pruritic skin and ear disease. This included a dominant sternal rash that had been treated with a range of systemic medications, topical medications and dietary manipulation, but had never resolved; it crusted or flared intermittently. At presentation there was a […]
Clinical history:A mob of 200 weaner deer were transferred between properties the same day as being given a mineral and anthelmentic drench. They were in good health on arrival at the new farm, but a few days after being fed silage they started dying. Most of the mob died over a 4-5 day period. Multiple […]