This dog was presented to the Haire Veterinary Clinic for non-specific signs of lethargy and not eating normally for the last 3 weeks. This animal had been previously treated for pancreatitis and intestinal issues with no positive results. The owner reported that the animal was getting worse each week. On exam, the animal was reluctant […]
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BBQ Skewer Stomach Puncture (Dog)
Posted on July 2, 2014 in Case of the Month
Presented was a 3 year old male dog with a 1 month history of periodic vomiting, weight loss (2 pounds), but animal was still eating and drinking. The owner reported that one month ago, the family attended a BBQ picnic and the dog started vomiting the next morning. They took the animal to an emergency […]
Glioma Brain Tumor in a Dog
Posted on June 19, 2014 in Case of the Month
This dog is an 8 year old small mixed breed female that was presented for a sudden onset of seizure activity over the last 24 hours. This animal had never had a seizure before, and was acting normal other wise. Owner said animal was eating and drinking normally, and even playing. The only abnormality they […]
Blastomycosis Lung Infection ( June Case of The Month)
Posted on June 4, 2014 in Case of the Month
This case was presented in the clinic in mid-May with a complaint of troubled breathing. The animal is a 5 year old Labrador Retriever with no history of illness. The owner said the animal started loosing weight about 1 month ago, and started having breathing problems 2 weeks ago. On exam, The Veterinarian found the […]
May Case of the Month
Posted on April 23, 2014 in Case of the Month
The animal in this case is a 6 year old neutered male Welsh Corgi that was rescued from a Western Kentucky Shelter. The owner just had the animal a few days when they noticed the animal was not walking normally. They then took the dog to a Veterinary clinic in Paducah Ky, where is was […]