A six year old female, neutered Boxer presented with a non-painful, rapidly growing, fixed, firm, subcuticular mass on the head. Clinical examination was otherwise unremarkable. Wedge biopsies indicated a diagnosis of multilobular bone tumour.
An eighteen month old male entire Irish Setter was referred with a history of weight loss and inappetence for several months. A tachycardia and irregular heart beat had been noted. Previous investigations by the referring vet included haematology and biochemistry, TLI and abdominal radiography which were all unremarkable. An ECG had demonstrated some supraventricular premature [...]
The traditional view of chronic renal disease is that, with the exception of instigating a proprietary ‘kidney diet’, there is very little that can be done to help. In fact there are a number of therapeutic options that have the potential to improve quality of life and to slow disease progression.
Cervical Spondylomyelopathy (CSM) or ‘Wobblers’ is a disease seen in large and giant breed dogs; Great Danes, Dalmatians and Dobermann Pinschers being particularly over-represented, but cases in German Shorthaired Pointers and German Shepherd Dogs have also been seen. Onset is usually insidious, with the owner describing vague signs comprising a combination of thoracic limb lameness, [...]
Ideally, any animal showing signs indicative of spinal pain and/ or neurological deficits should undergo thorough investigation to achieve a definitive diagnosis: Only then can an accurate prognosis be offered and rational advice be given.
A 12-year-old, neutered, female Weimeraner presented with a history of pyrexia of two month’s duration. Previous treatment with clavulanate/amoxicillin had temporarily resolved the pyrexia, but this had recurred as soon as treatment was stopped.
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a commonly seen and rapidly life-threatening endocrine emergency. DKA develops in severe uncontrolled cases of diabetes mellitus. A relative or absolute lack of insulin leads to hyperglycaemia due to lack of uptake of glucose into the tissues.
An 18 month old female pregnant Springer Spaniel was referred with a history of acute severe azotaemia and oliguria. On physical examination, she was bright, and in good bodily condition.
An eight-year-old male, neutered Labrador Retriever was referred for assessment of paraparesis. Two days prior he had appeared ataxic behind. The following day he was having difficulty standing, and collapsed after a short distance. The owners reported that he was vocalising, especially at night, but attributed this to frustration at his disability rather than a [...]
