Tag Archives: Virus

Canine Adenovirus Pneumonia in 2 puppies- CAV-2

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

Canine Adenovirus Pneumonia in 2 puppies- CAV-2 History: Two English Bulldog puppies (1, and 3 weeks old) had trouble breathing in the morning and by noon had died. Gross Necropsy Findings: Lungs: Diffuse dark red to purple, edematous. Histologic Findings: … Continue reading →

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Canine Distemper Virus in 2 Racoons

Posted on July 24, 2010 by

Canine Distemper Virus in 2 Racoons History: Racoon 1 was submitted for rabies testing, which was negative.  No additional history is known. Racoon 2 was a 2 month-old female racoon that had an acute seizure and died. No respiratory signs … Continue reading →

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Infectious laryngotracheitis in several chickens (ILT)- GHV-1

Posted on January 19, 2010 by

Infectious laryngotracheitis in several chickens (ILT)- GHV-1 History: A farm has lost 20 out of 100 birds. Gross Lesions: The compiled gross findings for 3 submitted chickens included: 1) Emaciation with severe pectoral muscle atrophy 2) Small intestine:  Nematodiasis; Ascardia galli 3) Ceca: … Continue reading →

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Feline Infectious Peritonitis – neurotropic

Posted on September 22, 2009 by

Feline Infectious Peritonitis- neurotropic History: A 7 month old female intact DSH kitten had neurologic signs and seizures in the past few months (Along with several others from a shelter).  This particular kitten presented for circling and ataxia. Gross Findings: Gross lesions … Continue reading →

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Proventricular dilatation in a Cockatoo

Posted on August 28, 2009 by

Proventricular dilatation in a Cockatoo History: A male adult Cockatoo had regurgitated.  His feed was changed but continued to regurgitate, and died within a few days. Gross Pathology: The bird was very thin with a very prominent keel bone and … Continue reading →

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