Tag Archives: Cardiovascular

Pulmonic Stenosis in a Bulldog

Pulmonic Stenosis in a Bulldog History: The dog was diagnosed with pulmonic stenosis by the cardiologist. Gross lesions:  The right ventricular myocardium was severely thickened to about 7-10 times the normal width. The pulmonic outflow tract was markedly narrowed, and … Continue reading

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Tyzzer’s Disease in a Foal-Clostridium piliforme

Tyzzer’s Disease in a Foal-Clostridium piliforme History: A 1 month-old female intact Quarterhorse foal. She was depressed, with an increased respiratory rate. Later that day,her temperature increased to104.5 F so 37 mg Banamine PO was administered. The animal refused to eat … Continue reading

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Amyloidosis and Diabetes in a dog

Amyloidosis and Diabetes in a dog History: A twelve year old castrated male Miniature Schnauzer was presented with diabetic ketoacidosis and a 48 hour history of vomiting, polyuria, and polydypsia.   The dog also had a chronic history of urinary tract infection. … Continue reading

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Epidural steatitis and vertebral osteomyelitis in a dog

Epidural steatitis and vertebral osteomyelitis in a dog   History:  A 1 year old spayed female bulldog mix canine became acutely non-ambulatory, and both rear limbs were hyporeflexive. Gross Necropsy: There was a 7 cm x 3 cm x 3 cm abscess … Continue reading

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Persistent Right Aortic Arch/ Megaesophagus in a dog

Persistent Right Aortic Arch/ Megaesophagus in a dog History:  An 8 week old female German Shepherd with vomiting and anorexia for the past 4 weeks. Gross Findings: The aorta was present on the right side of the trachea and esophagus.  There … Continue reading

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