Case Studies
Urethral Bulking for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in a Female Dog with Suspected Subclinical Incontinence by Tanner Slead, DVM, DACVIM
Signalment: Ruby, a 4-year-6-month-old spayed female Pembroke Welsh Corgi Presenting Complaint: Chronic and recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) History: Ruby was adopted at approximately 2 years of age. She was first evaluated on 3/16/2023 for [...]
Gastrointestinal Foreign Body by Jeremy Fleming, DVM, DACVS-SA
Dinky was a 4 year old, male neutered Grate Pyrenees Mix who was adopted by his owners approximately 5-6 months prior to presentation. The owners described him to be more independent than their other large [...]
Angular Limb Deformity by Russell Kalis, DVM, DACVS-SA
SIGNALMENT: Cassidy, 10-month-old, female spayed, Bernese Mountain Dog Mix INITIAL CONSULTATION: Referral from another surgical specialty center Since adoption 6 months prior (age of 4 months old), Cassidy had a progressive right pelvic limb lameness. [...]
Caustic Substance Injury by Jami Becker, DVM, DACVECC
Case Report: Soren is a 4 year old, male neutered, German Shepherd Dog. History: Presented to ER after his owner picked him up from doggie daycare and noted he seemed lethargic, vomited twice, and ulcerations [...]
Management of Prolonged Starvation in a Cat – by Amaris Franco, DVM, DACVECC
Patient: Lily Signalment: 7-year-old spayed female DLH History and presenting complaint: Lily presented to the emergency service at AVES for severe weakness, dehydration, and emaciation. Lily’s family was moving into their new home on January 4th [...]
Canine Heat Stroke – by Jami Becker, DVM, DACVECC
Case Study: Heat Stroke in Canine Patient Signalment: 2-year-old, male neutered, Labrador Retriever History: Patient presented in July after a hike, laying down and not wanting to get back up. His owner suspected he overheated [...]