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3yr dog. hx excessive hair loss. bact derm. hot spots. pruritis with alopecia.
PE tail head alopecia with pruritis and erythema. lichinification with pigmentation and flea dirt
FAD
hx red eye with cloudy cornea. bumping into things. green reflection from the eye.
PE corneal edema, episclera hyperemia. Dilated pupils with sluggish PLR
IOP >30mmhg
glaucoma with blindness
hx sicko with wt loss. ascitis pu/d. blindness
PE dehydrated poor bcs. pallor swollen abd poor haircoat.
data-tortuous retinal vessels. bp >180
nonreg anemia
+ chol,phosph,prot/creat
-alb,ca
metabolic acidosis
AU-proteinuria
GLOMERULONEPHRITIS
HX toy breed dog. middle aged. honking recurrent cough with cyanosis or syncope.
PE dry cough on palp of trachea
collapsing trachea
hx cat with oral lesion above the lips. ptyalism, dysphagia,halitosis. FeLV+
eosinophelia
EGC eosinophillic granuloma complex

rat mouth
hx hard fecal balls. painful defecation. prolonged contipation results in anorexia,lethargy,wt loss or prejectile vomiting
PE poor bcs. dehydrated. colon distension w hard feces on abd palp. perineal irritation.
rectal perineal hernia hard feces pelvic narrow
CONSTIPATION
OBSTIPATION
MEGACOLON
hx dog with ascending paralysis but wags tail. flacid face, - patellar lux
botulism
hx 8yr fs feline.
weakness,lethargy, anorexia
bruxism,v/d, ascitis, splenomeg,melena
PE
5mm pink or white alopecic plaque on the skin
LN not swollen
pale mm
has pimple like lesion on head or neck
abd- thick int loops,lg spleen, pain
MCT
mast cell tumor
hx middle aged dog HL weakness. doesnt want to climb stairs. unilat or bilat lameness. urinary or fecal incontinence.
PE lack of HL CP. +patellar reflex.
-perineal reflex. atropy of sciatic innervation, hamstrings,gastroc and tibialis mm
rads- spondylosis deformans
LS STENOSIS
hx pu/pd. polyphagia.wt loss despite good app
hyperactive nervousness
v/d,tachypnea,weakness,leth
dec grooming and heat avoidance
PE
poor bcs,unkempt hair coat
dehydration and cardiac changes
systolic ht murmur,arrythmia
palpable thyroid gld
data
stress leukogram with erythrocytosis
azotemia with +phosph
cardiomeg with pulm edema
arrythmias at or vent
bp>180
high T4
hyperthyroidism
hx cat w ocular discharge and redness. occasional anorexia. nasal discharge, sneezing
ocular signs: blepharospasm,chemosis,conjuctivitis,serous or mucopurulent discharge
Chlamydisosis
hx malassimilation with wt loss.anorexia w v/d,melena hematoemesis hematochezia.
PE thin unkempt. anemia,hyperpnea,tachycardia
-ca
abd lymph nodes enlarged
lg spleen, thick intestinal loops
+BM FNA
+BX of ln
GI lymphoma
hx dermatitis doesn't respond to AB. elephante like skin. lichinification
PE pruritis, erythema, scaling, greasy and saliva stained. pigmented
date: cytologic skin exam ss-,dtm-
-metabolic dz (DM,HAC,hyperthy)
malassezia dermatitis
hx cat with peripheral lymphadenopathy
data anemia -plt,neuts
+liv and renal enz
rad-mass on lung,liv an/or spleen
u/s swollen gi ln
BM blast cells
lymphoma
PE wt loss emaciation. thick int loops. ascitis and periph edema. soft stool on rectal.
data-
-alb,glob,chol,ca,mg
+liv enz
reg anemia
rad pleural effusion- pure transudate
-folate and cobolamin
abnormal proteinase alpha 1
PLE protein loosing enteropathy
hx cough wheeze resp distress.
PE cough on tracheal palp
rad mass lesion on R caud lobe, bulla pneumothorax
patterns nodular interstial pattern,alveolar infiltrates
+eosinoph
lung worms
PE nasal and ocular discharge
submandibular ln enlarged
nonprod hacking cough
results in terminal retch
kennel cough (bordetellosis)
hx collapse, pale mm,inc rr and hr,ecchymosis, melena,icterus
data
-plt
blood smear schistocytosis
coag profile
+pt,aptt,fdp
-fibrinogen,antithrombin 3
DIC
hx cat unilat or bilat nasal discharge.submand ln enlarged. multifocal renal dz and ocular dz.retinal detachement,chorioretinitis. optic neuritis
rads- interst and nodular pattern. nasal bony lysis and proliferation lesions
assoc with pigeon droppings eye,lungs,cns
cryptococcosis
hx fever,+bronchovesicular sounds. wt loss regurg. salivation. pain upon eating.had anesthesia recently of fb removal
data- infl leukogram
rad air/food seen in eso.
barium fluid backup in eso
endoscopy eso red and constricted midway
esophageal stricture
hx seizure weakness collapse
mm twitch disoriented restless
PE overwt hx of low BG
data
-BG
-fructosamine
+insulin
u/s mass on pancrease
insulinoma
hx inc rr,excercise intol
auscult crackles,wheeze, bronchovesicular sounds
data
infl leukogram,+eosinoph
rad bronchial and peribronch pattern. alveolar pattern. lobar consolidation
hwt neg
fecal neg
resp wash +neuts and eosinph
EBP eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy
hx young dog. gagging,retching,regurg
small and thin, was weaned and cant swallow hard food.
cricopharyngeal achalasia
hx lesion on nasal planum generalized scaling. cobblestone apperence to skin on nose. see scales, crust and vescicles
BX lymphocytes rich interface dermatitis
CLE cutaneous lupus erythematosus
hx asynchronous chest wall movt during resp. trauma HBC. hypoxemia and resp distress
rad pulm contussion w pneumothorax rib fx
oximeter ox<80 co2>50
Flail chest
hx acute onset of regurg. drinks water but not food. sicko w abd pain.
PE fever,dysphagia w gagging,dyspnea
data- signs of fb
rad fb over ht base, mediastinal widening w pleural effusion
eso fb w perforation
hx geriatric dog w swollen FL and lame. mass in thorax
PE pitting edema,swollen hard FL and -ROM
data
-plt
rad palisade of periosteal new bone, mass in thorax
HOP hypertrophic osteopathy
hx abnormal lung sounds like crackles and wheezes
predominatly exp distress
pulmonary parenchymal dz
hx arthritis,fever, lg LN
BLARE (babesia,lepto,anaplasma,rmsf,erhlichia)
hx pu/pd/pp
data
+BG,metabolic acidosis,osmol,liv enz,chol
-na,k,mg

UA ketone bodies
+PLI
ketonemia
DKA

hx dsh w fever,anorexia,lethargy,dyspnea.
lg spleen and liv w icterus
pancytopenia w +liv enz
coag profile DIC
rads lg sp/liv
blood smear MP w pleomorphic oval anaplasmoid mo. bipolar or rod shapped
round and piroplasm 1micrometer

cytauxzoonosis
protozoa transmitted by ticks and fatal illness of cats

hx obese 7yr cat
pu/pd/pp with plantigrade HL
poor grooming, cataracts and lethargic
data
bg>200
+chol,alp,ast
UA usg>1.025 ketouria
u/s lg liv mass on AG
DM w concurrent cushings dz
hx pollakiruria,stranguria/dysuria,hematuria, malodorous urine, perivulvular dermatitis
PE painful urethra on rectal
u/s thick bladder wall
bacterial cytitis
hx chronic vomit w melena - hematoemesis
anorexia wt loss. pain restlessness
PE poor bcs. abd pain w abd mass
data
nonreg anemia
+bun
rad wnl
u/s enlarged LN
gastric neoplasia
hx pt had anesthesia recently. ptyalism, vomit and regurg
data
cbc bcp ua wnl
rads eso dilation
contrast rad mucosal ulceration and hyperplasia. dec eso motility
esophagitis
hx cat was on diet and lost more then 25% of bw
lethargy,vomit and constipation
PE head ventroflexed, lg liv,ptyalism
seborrhea pale mm,dehyd mm wasting
data
normocystic,normochrom anemia w acanthocytes elliptocytes
stress leukogram
+neut mp ,bili,ammonium,alt,alp,ggt,pt
-eosin lymphs,bg,alb,fibrinogen
+bile acids
u/s hyperechoic liv parenchyma
hepatic lipidosis
hx sicko pu/pd abd distension jaundice
PE cran abd mass lg liver
data
anemia with pancytopenia
+alp,alt,ast,bile acids
rads- caudal lat gastric displacemt
u/s target lesion renal hyperechoic rim
peritoneal fluid- neoplastic cell exfoliates
FNA and bx +
malignant hepatic neoplasia
hx abd distension, ascitis. hepatic encephalopathy HE, bleeding disorder hematoemesis.
PE icterus,poor bcs, HE,ascitis
dataa
non reg anemia
+ alt,ast,alp,ggt,bili,glob,bili
-alb,BG,bun,chol
UA bilirubiuria,ammonium biurate crystals,bile acids
u/s sm liv normal cbc and hepatic vessels
abdominocent pure transudate or modified transudate
chronic hepatitis
bedlington terrier
hx lethargy vomiting and abd distention
signs of hepatic failure w hemalitic anemia
data +liv enz
copper assoc hepatopathy
hx spaniel with swollen eyes. ocular pain, photophobia,blepharospasm and tearing
PE conj hyperemia
engorgement of vessels
peripheral corneal vasculaiztions
ant uveitis
data
STT>15mm/min
-flourescene stain
cytology no neoplasia

r/o 3
scleritis caused by conjuctivitis,glaucoma,uveitis
hx lethargy, anorexia wt loss
v/m w melena pu/pd
icterus coagulopathy abd distension
PE
wt loss w mm wasting. sm liver
acanthocytes nonreg anemia
-bun,alb,chol,bg,na,k
+alp,ast,ggt,ast
UA ammonium biurate crystals
u/s nodular hyperechoic
cirrhotic/ fibrosing liver dz
hx winter time, dog looks like drunken sailor
vomit low bt,bp, empty urinary bladder
data
+osmolality>20,anion gap >25
u/s renal cortex echogenicity
ua crystals caoxalates look like pyramids and picket fence
woods lamp + urine
EG ethylene glycol
hx lameness of FL. gets worse after exercise
-ROM at elbow
crepitation or effusion at elbow

r/o 3
OCD osteochondrosis dissecan
FCP fragmeneted medial coronoid process
UAP ununited anconeal process
hx 4mos puppy
swollen face, muzzle and eye lids
PE
acute swollen face, vescicles pustules around face and muzzle
Swollen LN
Juvenile cellulitis puppy strangles
staph infection
hx vomit lethargy wt loss diarrhea v/d
pu/pd,ptyalism
PE
inc hr,rr, lg liv,icterus abd pain
u/s GB stellate intraluminal pattern and non gravity dependent content ascitis GB full
data
+neuts,liver enz,chol,glob
-alb,k
rad serosal detail decreased,cholelithiasis
au- bilirubinuria,
abd tap bilirubin 2x that of the blood
gallbladder rupture or mucocele
hx gsh w chronic pancreatitis
wt loss,loose stool,ravenous appetite
data
blood wnl
-TLI
EPI exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
hx excessive grooming in cats
ALD/G acral lick dermatitis/granuloma
self mutilation psychogenic alopecia
cats has hair loss to the HL and flank and not the head
trichogram- brocken hair shaft
licking and barbering behavior disorder
hx diarrhea >3wks. no appetite wt loss lethargy.
PE poor bcs. ascitis abd pain
hydrothorax and periph edema
data
-alb
us hypoechoic GI LN
IBD
inflamatory bowel dz
hx lg breed dog 6mos. soft tz swelling distal FL lameness.
PE fever pain w swollen extremities
rad scorbutic line (2nd metaph line)
HOD
hypertrophic osteodystrophy
hx acute renal failure w fever. mm tender w vomiting. pu/pd/ lumbar pain. icterus and hemmorhage
PE
petechia fever nasal discharge lung sounds conjuctivitis uveitis hypovolemia
data
azotemia
+phosph,alt,alp,bili
AU protein,glucose,granular cast
rad lg liver,bronchial and interst signs. medulary rim sign
leptospirosis
hx acute weakness, pallor loss of app wt loss hemorrhage. epistaxis
PE dehydration fever tachypnea and dyspnea
lg spleen/liv ocular lesion hyphema uveitis
chemosis conj
data-
blood smear
-rbc,plt
+ wbc
BM blast cells
leukemia
hx 10yr dog cough,restless,abd distenstion,jug pulse,syncope
PE wt loss,weak, inc rr. gallop, jug pulse w fem pulse def. pulm crackles,muff lung sounds,lg liver
rads- interstial or alveolar pulm edema, enlarged cvc, ascitis, lg live pleural eff
ECG apc or vpc. sinus tach bp>160 b/m. vtach.
prolonged and inc voltage QRS
TnI>0.2ng/ml
DCM
hx pu/pd. loss of house training
percieved as urinary incontinence
stupor, disorietion ataxia neuro signs
dehydration if animal hasnt had access to water
data
-Na or K
usg < 1.008
CDI

central diabetes insipidus
hx pu/pd/pp pundulous abd. bruising. clitoris hypertrophy. mm atrophy obese
PE bilat skin alopecia hyperpig w comodone.
testicular atrophy pyoderma
data
stress leukogram
+urine cortisol/creatinine
cushing's dz

hx male dsh. pale mm. inc rr neuro signs. weak.
PE inc rr,hr fever, poor bcs
blood smear stuff on rbc
reg anemia
+neuts,alt
-plt
rad lg spleen

Hemotrophic mycoplasmosis
aka hemobartonella felis,FIA fel inf anemia

hx 6m free roaming cat. sicko w GI signs v/d
weak dep enlarged LN
PE
stomatitis,URI, poor haircoat, gingivitis
data
nonreg anemia pancytopenia
rad
mediastinal mass and pleural eff
FeLV
feline leukemia
hx chronic sm bowel diarrhea.failure to thrive.
PE stunted growth, poor bcs and coat
blood wnl
TLI wnl
rad and u/s wnl
+folate
normal cobolamin
SI bx villous atrophy w lymph infiltrates
gluten sensitive enteropathy
hx kitten 6-24mos. lethargy inapp. wt loss. ascitis w muffled ht sounds
ocular abnormalities irititis hyphema. icterus, enlarged LN., raised interdermal pustules
data
-lymph,non reg anemia, alb/glob,
+neuts,heinz bodeis,glob,liv enz,bili
rad pleural eff ascitis
abd fluid exudate prot>3.5 cell count 2000
FIP
hx wt loss,dysphagia,regurg
PE poor bcs,melena
rad excess gas around eso, mass in lungs
barium swallow may show stricture or mass
cytology of LN -neoplasia
FF +unknown worm
esophageal neoplasia
hx murmur open mouth breathing
apc lethargic anorexia vomit
PE
systolic murmur gallop
ventrally dampened lungs sounds (pleural eff)
data
echo septum >6mm
ekg vpc lg QRS amplitude
HCM hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
hx acute collapse. cough. inc rr, lethargy
PE pericardial effusion- weak peripheral pulse. jug pulse. lg liver dyspnea
echo mass between jug and aorta
rad doral lat deviation of trachea, globoid pericardial eff
ekg sinus tach w sm amp qrs
ht base tumor
chemodectoma
hx anorexia. lethargy,resp dyspnea
spont pneumothorax,cough exercise intol
PE
tachycard,inc rr and hr
diminished lung sounds bilat
sc emphysema
emphysema and pulm bullae
hx sudden onset mentation change, vocalization and seizure
PE disoriented, dep, obtundant, hypermetria, intention tremors
blood
-AT3, alb
+blood viscosity
signs of PLN
vascular encephalopathy
stroke or infarct
hx v/d pale mm, abd pain dep leth melena hematoem
PE poor bcs. rectal-dark blood palp abd mass
reg anemia
+neuts
-alb,protein,na,k,cl
meta alkalosis
u/s thick sto wall or pylorus. severe GB dilation
mets to liv LN
basal gastric acid test +
gastrinoma
hx v/d wt loss. abd pain. flatulence.
PE urticaria, angioedema anaphylaxis
pruritis to face,ears,ventrum trunck feet
cat -miliary dermatitis conj
data
+eosinophis
ua proteinuria
TLI wnl
GI BX -lymphs,plasma cells eosinophils to LP of GI
-bile acids
skin/serum allergen test not conclusive
Food allergy
hx dog w ocular discharge.ticks. limping. lg liv and spleen. uveitis neuro signs- ataxia, anisocora
sc edema, arrhythmia,fever
data
-plt,neuts
+mono,eosinoph,lymph,glob,alt,alp,prot/creat
rad-polyarthritis
E.canis
hx geriatric dog. spinal pain and fever. anorexia,wt loss,dep
PE some degree of paraparesis
+wbc
urinalysis bacterial cystitis
rad collapse of vert disc space IVD, proliferation of bony changes to ivd, sclerosis of bony margin
collapsed ivd w vert endplate erosion
brucella +
diskospondylisis
hx red eye w mucopurulent discharge
PE corneal pigmentation w vascular ulcers
data
STT <5mm/min (normal >15mm/min)
kcs
hx acute NM disorder. mm tremors, nervous panting tetany
PE tachyarrythmia, soft ht sounds, weak pulse, stiff gait tense rigid abd
hypocalcemia
hx straining to deficate >72hr, sm amt diarrhea w mucus and fresh blood. inc freq of defication w sm amt of feces
PE no signs of systemic dz ex wt loss,unthrift.
rectal fresh blood
FF parasites,bact and/or giardia
bact like SEC salm,e.coli, campy
tritrichomonas,giardia,whipworms
acute colitis
hx pu/pd wt loss poor hair v/d anorexia
data
glucosuria, ketoneuria, normal BG
metabolic acidosis
+cl,azotemia
fanconi syndrome
hx hbc, resp dyspnea, v/d, difficulty lying down, abd distension, sicko
PE
cardiac arrythmia w muffled ht sounds. borborygmi in thorax. hyporesonence in thorax.
rad loss of diaph line and card silohoutte, dorsal displ of lung fields, pleural eff,prescence of gas in thorax
diaphragmatic hernia
hx choppy short strided forelimbs gait
patellar reflexes inc
neck pain when move side to side
CSM
cervical spondylomyelopathy

hx acute onset weakness and collapse
sicko w ascitis/hemoabdomen weak rr
PE pale mm, weak pulse fluid wave
soft ht sound w arrythmia. jug distension
lg liver
reg anemia
-prot, schistocytosis(shreded rbc)
rad abd eff w abd mass
pulm mets, glob ht
echo right atrial wall collapse "sail sign"

hemangiosarcoma

hx puppy w lethargy,ocular dz, keratitis,conj, uveitis
cough,v/d, seizures,ataxia, cns dz
PE
dental hypoplasia w hard pad
mucopurulent nasal discharge w lound lung sounds
myoclonus-rhytmic twiches
chewing gum fits
resp,neuro,GI signs
absolute lymphopenia
rad interstial pattern, bronchopneumia
CDV canine distemper virus
hx vomit, anorexia ptyalism dep wt loss
rad plication of int w eccentric coma shaped
intraluminal gas bubble, tear drop shaped of SI loops
infl signs
-k,BG,Na
abdominocent peritonitis
fb linear gastrointestinal
hx mass around teeth
gingival mass raised coliflower like
bx fibroblast periodontal ligament tumor
epulids
hx hematoemesis w melena. cns signs. on cox inh meds.
PE praying position, pale mm
rectal bloody glove-melena
anemia micro -hypoch
+bun/creat
rad loss of sto detail w free peritoneal gas
u/s crater like sto wall w abd fluid
-gi motility
abdominocent -GI content
Perforated gastric ulcer
hx nonseasonal pruritis, recurrent pyoderma, otitis ext
poor response to GC tx
prolonged exposure to poor quality dog foods
PE lesions of face, axilla,inguinal area,ears
pyotramatic dermatitis. some pt only ear pruritis
data
ss neg
no fleas
dtm -
yeast+
microbes+
3wks of hypoallergic diet eliminates pruritis
DAFR
dermatologic adverse food reaction
food allergy dermatitis
hx middle aged dog. weak lethargic. v/d collapse. regurg wt loss
PE
dec hr,moribund,wt loss, anorexia
data
normocytic normochrom anemia
-na
+k
meta acidosis
Addison dz
hx acute neuro signs
nonpainful or cry in pain
neuro deficits to either CN,FL,HL
csf tap wnl
myelogram focal intramedullary swelling,no spinal cord compression
MRI signs of spinal cord ischemia
FCE
fibrocartilaginous embolism
hx male middleaged neutered cat. dysuria,pollakiuria or periurina
UA usg>1.035,proteinuria,urinarycrystals
rad sm bladder, no stones
FLUTD
feline lower urinary tract dz
hx middle aged cat. wt gain, dull, bilat alopecia trunk,cold intolerance
hyperkeratosis,thin hair,seborrhea,hyperpigmentation,otitis,rat tail,pyoderma
cns signs
retain puppy coat or dwarf
PE
dec spinal reflex ocular dz-lipid deposits
arrhthmia constipation. dec CP
data normochromic normocytic nonreg anemia
+lipid,chol,liv enz, creat
hypothyroid
hx 8yr cat w good appetite. poor grooming.v/d. tachpnea. seeks cool area.
PE dehyd. poor hair coat and bcs. systolic murmur. retinal blood vessel dz
data
stress leukogram
+liv enz,bun,creat,phosph,bili
+T4
rad cardiomeg w pulm edema
ekg sinus tach
hyperthyroidism
hx 8yr gsh w progressive weakness of HL.
drags nails
no CP
severe paraparesis or paraplegia
disuse atrophy
urinary and fecal incontinence
rad
no ivdd or stenosis hips ok

name ddx
degenartive myelopathy

ddx ivdd type2,myelitis(infl of spinal cord),spinal cord neoplasia,chd,ls stenosis,orthopedic dz
hx retching,vomit /regurg. ptyalism anorexia
cervical vert swelling, sc emphysema
PE
rapid shallow breathing consistent with pneumothorax,or pyotho moist rales on aus dehyd
cbc neut leukocytosis
rads
eso fb, air within periesophageal tz, pneumomediastinum,pneumotho,pleural eff, asp pneumonia,pleural eff
cytology +
eso perforation
hx middle aged dog. slow growing mass on mouth,skin or spleen
fna malignant fibroblast
rads pulm mets
abd u/s mas on spleen
fibrosarcoma
hx owner remodeling home. v/d. abd discomfort. regurg. wt loss and anemia.behavior change.
PE
acute lethargy,anorexia.mm tremors seizures.Gi and neuro signs
data
nRBC basophillic stippling
rad radiopaque line in epiphysis
lead tox
hx dog traveled from europe,africa asia.
wt loss,eye lesion,exercise intolerance
lameness,epistaxis
PE
lg spleen and LN.ulcertative skin lesion of pina and face.misosis photophobia uveitis
data
+wbc,glob
-plt,alb
azotemia
UA prot/creat>.5, isothenuria w proteinuria
leishmania

vector born dz transmitted in MP by sandflies,found in the USA
hx acute onset sneezing. pawing at face stridor, halitosis. hemoptysis- chronic use of Ab for c/s
PE
glass slide over nostril,only one nostril flows. stridor wheeze. fever muffled ht sounds
rhitits
rads
non cardiogenic pulm edema. intranasal soft tz opacity.
lung consolidation w bronchopn- alveolar interst signs
cytology- neuts,deg neut w bact
fb in resp tract
nasal,trachea,lung/bronchial,intrapleura
hx geriatric dog tenesmus dyschezia
v/d regurg wt loss melena, hematoemesis
gastric dilation
PE
abd pain, peritonitits distended bowel loops
data
anemia, lg LN
u/s gi mass
ussually spl,gi,urogenital tract
leiomyosarcoma-malignant
leiomyoma-benign form

smooth mm tumor
hx dz of dog and cats
in cats transmitted by fleas and dogs by ticks
nose bleeds
PE uveitis,enlgarged LN, ht murmur,lameness,stomatitis
fever,neuro changes,lg spleen
vasculitis
bartonellosis cat scratch fever
bartonella henselae


bacteria pleomorphic aerobic gram neg rod, infects rbc and EC cells
hx gradual thinning of hair coat
prone to follicular plugging and 2nd bact inf
trichogram lg melanin clumps causing distortion
and fx of hair shaft
canine follicular dysplacia
hx
drooling L side of mouth
dropped ear
L ptosis
L absent MR
L absent Palpebral reflex
data
blood wnl
otoscope wnl
stt <15mm/min
thyroid panel wnl
idiopathic facial nn paralysis

r/o thyroid dz,otitis media w ear polyps
hx young boxer w fresh mucoid diarrhea wt loss tenesmus.
PE lg mess LN,uveitis w neuro signs ex paresis and head tilt.
data
blood wnl
u/s colonic thickenign with lg mess lN
mucosal bx histiocytes or granulomatous infl
colonic scrape mo and MP

ddx 6
granulomatous enteritis/colitis

ddx prototheca pythium histoplasma
fungal algea e.coli
hx seizures
blood wnl
idiopathic epilepsy

r/o uremic encephalopathy
hepatic encephalopathy
renal hepatic dz
hypocalcemia
stroke
-BG
hx severe vomiting, anox/dep
PE
abd pain,dehyd,dep
data
+bun,usg>1.030,creat
-Na,cl,k
metabolic acidosis
rad
GI loops >1.6height of 5th lumbar vert or 2x with of rib
GI obstruction
hx lg breed 6m puppy. bunny hopping gait
HL lameness
clicking sound in pelvic jt
PE
pain on extension and abduciton of HL
hip jt lax poor HL musculature
CHD
hx changes in ocular signs
PE myosis 3rd eye lid prolapse
enophthalmos
data
10% phenylephrine cause mydriasis in less than 20min
post ganglionic horners syndrome

phenyleph test
>20min pregang
>45 min cns
hx insp stridor
cough gagging
voice change
dyspnea tachycardia
PE
open mouth breathing
crackles and wheeze
data
1mg/kg of doxapram doesnt open the larynx
laryngeal paralysis
hx dog w acute dilated pupils and GI signs
vomit regurg diarrhea
photophobia, dilated pupils cherry eye
dry eyes and muc mm
no PLR,dilated bladder,lung crackles, dec HR
cachexia
u/s
lack of GI motility
ocular pilocarpine test + pupils constrict
atropine test - no change in HR
dysautonomia
hx geriatric d/c
disorientation
change in social behavior
needier and more aloof
forget housetraining
sleeps more
PE wt loss
CDS
cognitive dysfunction syndrome
hx
unpleasent appearing haircoat or foul odor
generalized waxy or scaly coat
pruritis unless has parasites or dermatitis
PE
alopecia w dry scales,hyperkeratotic patches
folicular cast
patches of hair stuck like paint brush, dandruff
scales on skin bc altered epidermal turnover
cornification disorder
hx white/yellow opacity noted in ventral anterior chamber, conj, hyperemia uveitis
PE
creamy white keel boat opacity
pupils dont dilate readily
hypopyon
hx tenesmus dyschezia >3wks
inc freq and urgency of defication
mucus and blood in stool

PE so systemic dz or swollen mess LN
altered appetite
rectal- hematochezia
chronic colitis
hx common spectrum of innate or acquired pigmentary abnormalities of skin and hair
freq exposure to sun, infl puritis
PE skin erythema,infl lichinificaiton, uveitis,myositis, deafness lg LN
color disorder of skin and haircoat

ddx post infl,metabolic dz, acquired,vitiligo, nutrition
hx changes in behavior
seizures, dullness,disorientation
PE
domed head
eye position ventral lat
dysmetria, ataxia, circling
hydrocephalus
PE
piting edema of head neck
weakness, tachycardia, arrythmia
muffled ht sounds, pericard eff
jugular venous distension
cran vena cava syndrome
hx insp stridor, voice change, cough dyspnea
collapse, ptyalism cyanosis
PE weakness
laryngeal mass
hx female canine that gave birth recently. puppies dont want to nurse.
PE firm swollen mammary gland.
purulent discharge
leth dehyd
fever
mastitis
hx female dog with ulcerated lump at mammary gland
it can be attached to mm or ulcerated
swollen inguinal LN
PE
multiple nodules that inc in size with ill defined borders
pain,infl edema
mammary gland tumor
hx dog
ataxia,cns dep,tremors and vomiting
PE
bradycardia,hypothermia,mydriasis
vomiting
urinary incontinence or dribbling
weakness ataxia
hyperesthesia,hypersalivation,recumbancy,tachycar
mariJ tox
hx dog
dec activity and lethargy
change in bark more high pitched
drooling, dysphagia wt loss, fever
lg LN
PE
swollen masticatory mm
exophthamos and pt cant blink completely
if condition chronic
enophthalmos and mm atrophy
trismus
data
leukocytosis
+globulin, hepatic enz,ck
MM
masticatory myositis
hx herding dogs, collies and shepherd
sensitive to drugs like ivermec,cerenia,diazepam,butorph and ace.
MDR1 mutation

cause enhanced sensitivity to certain drugs
hx
inappetence,leth,pu/pd
cough,dyspnea,facial neck forelimb swelling
PE
fever edema of neck and FL
regurg,tho pain, inc percussion of tho, muffled ht sounds
rads- visualize branches of aorta, sc emphysema
+ca
mediastinal dz
hx
regurg, coughing and drooling
PE
fever
pulm edema wt loss
bellows like action at thoracic inlet
data
infl
megaesophagus
hx
mass in the mouth seen during dental
halitosis and ptyalism
mass on nail bed
PE
irregular mass with pigmentation or amelonotic
melanoma
hx 8yr dog
neuro signs behavior change,circling
paresis,ataxia and neck pain
PE seizures,postural rxn deficits with wide stance
CN def,hypermetria,spinal pain
menigioma

Depending on location
cerebral - seizures, behavior change
brainstem- CN def
cerebellar- hypermetria, broad based stance
spinal- paresis ataxia spinal pain
hx
acute onset of hematochezia, abd pain and abd distension
PE
hypovol shock, pale mm,tachycardia, +crt, weakness collapse
gas filled int loops
rads- severely distend SI loops with poor abdominal detail bc of peritoneal fluid
-proteinemia,k
abdominocent early mod transudate then septic exudate
mesenteric volvulus
hx dyspnea, cough abd distention
pulm effusion,wt loss, cardiac tamponade
RCHF
PE holding breath
opened mouth breathing, muffled ht sound,jug distention. fluid line ventrally "hyporesconence ventrally on tho"
data
blood wnl
u/s: fluid in abd,heart, and pleural space
mesothelioma
neoplasia of mesodermal origin that may arise from the pleural, pericardial, or peritoneal surfaces

covering of the lung,ht,GI
hx
restless, mm tremors, seizures vomiting
PE
tachycardia,tachypnea,hypersalivation,v/d
hyperthermia
data
acidosis
+ck,myoglobinuria
metaldehyde tox
hx
anorexia leads to ataxia. seizures and head tilt. has been treated by unknown med for 2wks
PE
ataxia,depression, ventral nystagmus that change rate when move head
metronidazole tox

hx 3yr dog
lethargy,ataxia,weakness,abnormal behavior
ptyalism,head pressing,bumping
sm body stature
sm liver
cns signs
poor hair coat
+liv enz, bun,glob,chol
UA ammonium crystals, hematuria,pyuria
rad- microhepatica

microvascular dysplasia,hepatic

hx old sm breed dog
cough,tachypnea,dyspnea
leth,exercise intol,syncope anorexia
abd enlargement
PE
inc in R wave amp and QRS duration
systolic murmur
+crt
resp crackles,weak fem pulse,pulm edema
APC- bloody froth in nose
ascitis

data
echo- thick av valves
ekg- atrial fib
rads- inc ht size, pulm congestion
mitral/tricuspid regurg due to myxomatous valve dz
hx young dog or cat
exerc intol,leth,cough,dyspnea syncope
PE
left apical systolic murmur
pulm crackles and wheeze
data
rad L atrial enlargmt
ekg wide p,at fib,supravent premature complex
MV dysplasia
mitral valve
hx
PE listless, abd pain, inappetence, v/d
evidence of hemolytic anemia (pale mm,poor crt,icterus)
data
blood
reg anemia,hemoglobinemia,heinz bodies
+bili,liv enz,bun,creat
UA hemoglobinuria
mothball tox
hx dog w lameness, nose bleeds and skeletal pain
ecchymosis, epistaxis
pu/pd cns signs
PE skeletal pain or fx
wt loss, leth, visual disturbance
dep,seizure,abnormal reflex
pallor, weak pulse,ht murmur, signs of chf
soft tz or bony mass,abd organomeg
data
cytopenia
-plt
+calcium,glob,azotemia
ua uti
fundic exam- retinal detachement
rad- lg organs, lytic bony lysis on vert, long bones or scapula
MM and PCT

multiple myeloma- malignant dz of plasma cells that make glob Ig GAME
plasma cell tumors
EMP extramedullary plasma cell tumor
sOPsolitary osseous plasma cell tumor

others
hx hbc critically ill pt
PE
collapsed dull tachycardia, tachypnea,weak
cbc,bcp,ua,coag profile
show 2 of the following
dic- no coag factors or anticoags AT3
resp failure- low ox <80%
cv dysfx- low bp
renal dysfx- creat >2-3
Gi dysfx-v/d, sepsis due to bact translocation
hepatic dysfx- +liv enz
MODS
multiorgan dysfunction syndrome- 2 or more organ systems acutely and assoc w a systemic illness. caused by unchecked SIRS (systemic infl response sysndrome)
hx 8wk puppy
generalized mm weakness with or without regurg
dysphagia
PE
weakness more sever on PL after 2min of exercise
CP normal and no ataxia, no mm atrophy
rad megaeso
MG myasthenia gravis
skeletal mm weakness due to dec of acetylcholine rec at NMJ
hx dog with skin lesion,wt loss,leth cough
skin wounds are non painful, fleshy cutaneous nodules with/without ulceration.intermittent serosanguinous discharge from spreading skin lesions esp inguinal fat pads
has been tx with ab and doesnt improve
data
+ca
cytology or bx - acidfast bacillus
rads masses in tho and abd
mycobacterium dz
tuberculosis or leprosy
hx
anorexia,leth,cough/dyspnea
syncope sudden death
hbc or cpv
PE
fever,murmur,lg LN,sk mm weakness
signs of chf(jug pulse, pale mm, lg liv/spl,weakness,weak pulse ascitis)
data
infl leukogram
blood culture +
+cardiac troponin I
rad-pulm edema and cardiomeg
ekg bradyarrythmia or tachy arryth

ekg AV block,tachyarrythmias,
myocarditis
infl of ht mm bc of inf,chem, physical etiologies
hx
reverse sneezing, nasal discharge
facial pruritis and head shaking
PE
epistaxis
nasal mites
pneumonyssoides caninum
hx geriatric dog or cat
epistaxis,bilat or unilat nasal discharge
airflow obstruction with stertor
sneezing or rev sneezing
PE
enlarged mand LN
facial deformity
pain on palp of eye or opening the mouth
data
infl leukogram
nonreg microcytic anemia
+ca
+LN FNA
nasal neoplasia
hx
nasal discharge,sneezing, stertor
dyspnea, dysphagia, gagging
headshaking or pawing at ears
vestibular signs
PE
inc insp noice like stertor
mucopurulent nasal discharge
horners syndrome- miosis,ptosis,enophthalmos and cherry eye
data
otoscope- bulging tympanic membrane
skull rads- thick bulla
nasopharyngeal polyps

hx
minor laceration or dog bite. swelling, pain and lameness. anorex, dep,leth,collapse and diarrhea
PE
swelling, pain, erythema
mm envolved hard and painful to palp
severe infl
rad no fx
signs of SIRS and dic


UFC fighter

necrotizing fasciitis
coagulation necrosis caused by streptococcus b hemolytic group G

hx yorkie with recent pregnancy or false pregnancy
cns signs (cricling,seizures, vestibular dz, visual deficits)
PE
neck pain
menance deficits, deficits not bilat,abn mentation
nasal hypalgesia
vestibular dz with nystagmus
CSF elevated proteins and lymphocytic pleocytosis
necrotizing meninoencephalitis
hx
abd pain, anorex,dep,pu/pd
stranguria, vomiting,wt loss
PE
dehyd, halitosis (uremia)
renomeg or sm kidneys
data
leukocytosis with left shift
azotemia,
+phosphotemia
pyuria,bacteruria,crystalluria
u/s acustic shadow in kidney
nephrolithiasias
hx 8yr old dog
proteinuria,hypercholesterolemia,edema/effusion
UPC>2
bp >180
nephrotic syndrome
hx young dog
dog on inbalanced dog food. lame, stiff gait
signs of hypocalcemia,tremors and seizures
PE
bone palp painful
swelling at costochondral junction or metaphysis
data
+PTH
-iCa,vitamin D
nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism

poor diet stimulates high PTH due to def in absorbed calcium, vitamin D, or ca:p imbalance
hx
repetitive behavior that out of context
trigger may be spontaneous
the pet may hide or become aggressive
the behavior may cause self trauma, granuloma,wt loss, change in voice or GI signs
OCD

hx


sudden blindness of one or both eyes


PE


fixed or dilated pupil


small pale optic disk


data


IOP wnl


direct PLR missing if bilat blindness, consentual PLR works

optic neuritis

hx
swelling of mandible or maxilla
oral bleeding halitosis
dysphagia
PE
enlarged LN
decreased ability to open mouth
malignant oral tumor
hx
SLUDS salivation,lacrimation,urination,def,seizures
OP and carbamate tox
hx
acute epistaxis after tooth extraction
chronic nasal discharge,sneezing halitosis
PE
mucopurulent nasal discharge
oronasal fistula
hx
reluctance to ambulate
lameness and stiffness after exercise

PE
stiff or altered gait ei bunny hopping
jt crepitation pain on extension flex of jt
dec ROM
jt effusion, mm atrophy
OA osteoarthritis
progressive noninfl irreversible dterioration to articular cartilage
hx
young healthy dog
lameness
PE
short stride gait or bilat
mm atrophy
jt pain, swelling, crepitus,dec ROM
rad saucer shaped cart
subchondral sclerosis
OC
abnormality of endochondral ossification, producing thickened cart that is susceptible to injury. the injury may cause a flap called OCD aka djd
hx recent ortho sx,trauma, or travel
leth,anorex,lameness, swelling, signs of pain,cutaneous draining
PE
fever,leth,limb swollen and painful
chronic dz fistulas,mm atrophy,lame, deformity
OM osteomyelitis
infl process of bone secondary to hematogenous or traumatic inf w pyogenic org
hx
lg dog with mass on shoulder, carpus, or close to knee
pathological fx
resp distress,anorex,dep
PE
palp swelling in joint
rad
moth eaten bone and lysis
OSA
osteosarcoma primary tumor of mesenchymal tz that includes the prod of bone
hx
head shaking
odor and discharge from ear
hearing defecit
face rubbing
PE
erythema and edema ext ear canal
data
cytology of ear discharge
deg neuts with phagocytosed rods
ext otittis w pseudomona
hx
signs of ext otitis
vestibular sign
uri
head shaking and pain on opening mouth
PE
systemic dz
horners dz or vestibular dz
otoscopic exam-
bulging tympanic membrane
otitis interna

middle ear dz- horners dz ie cherry eye
inner ear dz vestibular dz -nystagmus slow to lesion
hx
head shaking
asymptomatic cartilage change
PE
brown ear exudate coffee grounds
erosion,crust and crust at entrance of ext ear canal
ear pedal reflex- cat scratches ear with opposite leg
ear swab- 4 legged mite
otodectic mange

ear mites
hx
abd enlargement, abn heat cycles,
dep
ht murmurs
fever, pallor weakness
PE
estrus,vag discharge,abd enlargement/effusion
fever pallor weakness
data
cytology of vag discharge- estrus
rad- no pyo
ovarian tumor

hx
anorexia,wt loss,leth
v/d, constipation,abd distension
icterus,PE abd mass and ascites
icterus,dyspnea
necrolytic pododermatitis
+neuts,bili,azotemia,BG,liv enz,lipase
anemia
rad soft tz mass mid cran abd
u/s lg LN

pancreatic adenocarcinoma

hx cat of any age
leth,anorexia,vomiting
PE
dehyd,hypothermia,abd pain,icterus
data
fPLI +
+liv enz,bili,chol,bg,azotemia,
-Ca,k,alb
anemia leukocytosis
feline pancreatitis
hx min schnauzer
high fat diet, v/d
weakness abd pain
diarrhea
PE
abd pain, dehyd,fever,itcterus
data
-plt,chloride,phosph,alb,bg,anemia
+neuts w left shift,liv enz
snap cpl +
canine pancreatitis
hx unvx >6wk feline
vomit,anox,leth,dep,v/d
fever then hypotherm
dehydration,hypovol
thick bowel loops,abd discomfort
hypermetria,intention tremors
data
anemia leukopenia
-plt
dic
feline panleukopenia
FPV parvovirus

fatal cns, GI, and leukopenia.
hx
acute to chronic sc nodules or draining tracts
anox, leth
PE
nodules swell and release yellow/brown discharge that crust over
data
cytology- unknown microbe
bx infl to sc tz
histopath fat and sc infl
panniculitis

infl of the sc adipose tz.
path- damage to sc lipocytes by oxidation release lipids. The lipids are hydrolysed to glycerol and FA. the FA will cause more infl
hx
corneal discoloration reddish brown film covering surface of eye
progressive loss of vision
acutely the cornea has pigmentation and vascularization then granulation
crystaline lipid deposits on the edge of lesion
gradual blindness
CSK
chronic superficial keratitis
Pannus
hx 5m-2yr dog lg breed
shifting leg lameness for 1-3wks
anorex,leth
PE
pain upon palp of long bone esp ulna and radius
rads
patchy areas of bone with intramedullary opacity
lucency near nutrient foramen
inc periosteal bone formation
panosteitis

cause unknown
hx
v/d, leth,anorex
PE
bloody diarrhea
dehyd,fluid filled GI,tachy mm, retching fever
hypovol shock,septic shock
-BG,k,lymph,neuts
rads intussusception
data
azotemia,panleuk, usg 1.035
CPV
parvovirus canine
hx
young dog
ht murmur, exercise intol,failure to thrive
signs of chf
PE
vent hypertrophy
murmur like washing machine
PDA
patent ductus arteriosus
PE
congenital dorsoventral narrowing of the thorax or depression of the sternum dorsally into the thoracic cavity
pectus excavatum
hx
pruritis
PE
weak and pale mm
excoriations,scales,matted hair
insects smaller then fleas on the skin and their eggs
pediculosis
lice
hx
progressive multifocal or generalized skin dz w facial and footpad envolvement
pruritis, lameness due to footpad infl
infl of the mouth w halitosis,hypersalivation,anorex
leth,fever,limb edema
pemphigus complex
hx
5yr dog
dog licking perineal area
dyschezia,hematochezia,tenesmus
inappentence,wt loss,leth
PE
lesion around anus,ulcerated w draining tracts
perianal fistula
hx
acute collapse w/o loss of consciousness
exercise intol
abd distension
pale mm
PE
tachycard,weak pulse
muffled ht sounds
abd distension
dyspnea
data
rads- large cardiac shadow
globoid ht
lg cvc and pleural eff
pericardial effusion

hx


exercise intol


wt loss,episodic weakness


dyspnea acute collapse


PE


tachycard,muffled ht sounds,jug distension


recurrent fever,pleural eff


data


anemia,monocytosis,lymphocytosis


+ANA,rheumetoid profile,coombs test


ekg small R waves


rad globoid ht, lg cvc, lg liv/spl pleural eff


echo anechoid fluid surrounding ht, fibrin tags

pericarditis

hx
tenesmus constipation
perineal swelling
dysuria
PE
unilat or bilat swelling around the anus
detect seperation in mm of pelvic diaphram on rectal
rectal sacculation
perineal hernia
hx
halitosis, bleeding gums w calculus
pockets and root exposure
bone loss
mobile and displaced teeth
pulp exposure
periodontal dz

grade the mobility 1-3
pockets more than 3mm abnormal
hx
leth,anorex,pyrexia,wt loss
v/d,weakness,collapse,ascites
PE
displaced or absent cardiac apical impulse
muffled ht sounds
murmur, inability to palp cran abd organs
GI sounds over ht
data
irregular soft tz and fat opacity over ht
cardiomeg,discontinuity of diaphram
sternal deformity
peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia
hx
leth,collapse,vomit
PE
tachycard, hypovol septic shock
ascitis,fever,altered mentation,inj mm,hyperemia
rads- free abd gas
abdominocent- bact inside toxic neuts with intestinal material
peritonitis septic
hx
panting,pu/pd, anorex,sudden blindness
agitation
PE
+hr,rr
vent arrthymias,pale mm,abd pain,epistaxis
data
u/s perirenal mass
nonreg anemia w mature +nuets
bp>160
+liv enz
pheochromocytoma
hx
resp dyspnea,abducted elbows,abd breathing
chronic cough,wt loss,abd effusion, diarrhea
exercise intol
PE
dyspnea,extended neck,anxious facial expression
ventral hyporesonence below fluid line
data
rads interlobar fissure
blunted lung margins
infl leukogram,-plt,anemia
-alb,bg,chol,
azotemia,+liv enz,Ca
pleural effusion

if see the interlobar fissure more than 100ml of fluid present.
check the TS of fluid if more then 2.5 then prob infectious modified transudate
hx
anorexia,collapse,cough,leth,resp distress
PE
+rr,crackles wheeze
cyanosis,fever,shock
data
neut leukocytosis
rads of tho: alveolar and interst pattern or consolidation. soft tz opacity to the cranial lung lobes esp the right middle
aspiration pneumonia
hx
cough,sneeze,nasal discharge,exerc intol
anorex,leth
PE
crackles,wheeze,fever,+rr,inc resp effort
data
leukogram with or w/o left shift
rads of tho
right middle lobe with alveolar pattern, cran lobes with alveolar infiltrates. the lung does not look black , greys up mostly on the cran lobes
can also have insterstial patterns to consolidations
FNA of lung fluid reveals bact
bacterial pneumonia
hx
trauma followed by acute onset coughing +rr
PE
dyspnea, exp distress
dull or muffled ht sounds
data
rads- air in pleural space
pneumothorax
hx
chewing and biting of one or multiple feet
lame
PE
erythema, nodules, swelling
interdigital seropurulent exudate
scales and crust, draining tracts
salivary stains
pododermatitis
hx
lame, stiff gait
weakness,inability to rise
leth,wt loss,v/d
PE
flex carpus and pt becomes lame
jt swelling on carpi and tarsi
fever
data
anemia and leukocytosis
rads- subchondral bone destruction with punchout appearence
erosive polyarthritis

microbes in jt cross react with jt tz and cause infl
autoimm dz like rheumatoid arthritis and IMPA (immune med polyarthritis) sle dx with ANA
hx 3yr cat
pt presented with CKD
pu/pd, wt loss,leth,poor bcs,
PE
large kidneys
polycystic kidney dz
hx
middle aged d/c
seizures, dullness,leth, exercise intol
neuro changes, bleeding from nose
PE
hyperemia or cyanotic mm
erythema of skin
pu/pd, splenomeg
data
high hct and hgb,normal ts
polycythemia vera
hx
hunting dog with neuro 7days after hunting
acute onset LMN paresia/plegia
progressive nonambulatory tetraparesis
PE
nonambulatory
afebrile, generalized hyporeflexia
loss of voice
CN normal
urination and defication normal
eats normally
data
serum mm levels high
csf +
polyradiculoneuritis

coonhound dz- dog bit by racoon and its saliva cause infl of the axons of ventral nerve root
hx
6m dog
stunted growth with cns signs- leth,ataxia,weakness,
abn behavior with vocalizaitons,pacing,circling,stupor
v/d,pica,polyphagia constipation
hematuria,pollakiuria,urolithiasis w ammonium urates
PE ascitis,plump kidneys,small body stature
poor haircoat puritic
data
microcytic nonreg anemia w target cells
+liv enz,APTT
-chol,BG,BUN, alb,fib
UA isothenuria w crystals ammonium biurate crystals ABC crystals
rad- lg kidney sm liv
pre and post BA +
PSS portsystemic shunt

ABC crystals
underdevt dog w small liver
liv dz with target cells
hx
dog w erection more than 1hr that doesnt retract into prepuce
PE
penile mucosa dry,excoriated and often purple
enlarged bladder
date
palp of penis has erection not a paraphimosis
priapism

If the bladder full put a catheter
ecollar bc self mutulate penis
ref for sx and hospitalization bc emergency
hx
dog receptive to male for more then 21d,
cat receptive to tom more then 10d
PE
palp abd mass
recent OHE
data
anemia, low platelets,CEM
vag cytology >90% cells cornified

LH test +
ORS ovarian remnant syndrome

ovaries that secrete estrogen will suppress rbc inc rate or mamm tumors
r/o ov cysts
hx
5yr intact male
tenesmus with hematuria
PE
rectal bilat swollen mass ventral to colon
BPH

path: estrogen secreting testicular tumors may inc size of prostate. prostatic cyst inc androgens. If large prostate on castrated dog then look for cancer
tx for BPH is castration
hx
mid aged intact dog with recurrent UTI, prepucial discharge, pyospermia
dysuria,weakness,leth, stiff gait
PE
fever,tense abd,pain on rectal,systemic signs of illness
data
infl leukogram
UA active sediment
prostatic infection
prostatitis,prostatic abscessation

AB that enter the prostate capsule CET chloremph,enro,tms
hx
10yr intact dog
hematuria w stranguria
tenesmus and lame
PE
pain upon palp of joints and bones
rectal painful
data
rectal -abn irregular mass
lg LN, resp signs c/s dyspnea
prostatic neoplasia w met to LLB lung,ln,bones
hx
colitis type diarrhea-blood mucus
ocular signs- red or cloudy eye
cns signs dep,stumble,falling head tilt
PE
blood on thermometer
palp fluid filled GI loops, thick rectal tz
cachexia w mm atrophy
ocular -uveitis,conj,vitous cloudy,retinal detachmt
head tilt,paresis,circling
mucocut ulceration
+ csf tap
+ rectal scrape and bx
protothecosis

multisystemic dz caused by inf w prototheca algal spp
this mo can be found in most organs and go to br via csf
hx
estrus 6-12wk earlier wo pregnancy
lg mamm gland,
nesting,digging,adoption of animals
dep,anxiety,anorexia,whining
PE
mam enlargemt w turgid nipples w galactostasis
most common at caudal pair
intramam dermatitis bc of licking
mastitis
pseudocyesis

false pregnancy bc high prolactin at end of luteal phase when progesterone levels drop abruptly
tx caborgaline
hx
hbc w resp distress inc rate and effort
PE
external evidence of trauma, lacerations fx
inc bronchovesicular sounds
pale mm, tachycardia
rads
patchy or diffuse interstitial alveolar pattern
pulmonary contusions
hx
exercise intol,dyspnea,cough,collapse
syncope,abd distention,HL weakness
PE
Right or left CHF signs
pale mm,hemoptysis,tachycardia,murmurs
data
rads- reverse D
echo myxomatous valves
hwt neg
PAH
pulmonary arterial hypertension

elevated pulm arterial pressure caused as a by right ventericular hypertrophy
hx 7yr cat
acute onset dyspnea tachycard
signs of RHF,cough hemoptysis
leth,anorex,wt loss, collapse
PE
cyanosis pulm crackles, weak pulse
+ Ddimers
rads enlarged pulm arteries with ht enlargement and pleural eff
echo
PAH, right at and vent enlarged
PTE
pulmonary thromboembolism
occlusion of pulm aa or v with thrombus
path: condition assoc w other dz due to venous stasis and EC damage due to neo,hw,HAD,vasculitits
hx
exercise intol and syncope
R side ht failure- dist jugs w ascitis
PE
murmur over left base of ht 3rd rib
rad
R Vent enlargmt with dilation of pulm artery on DV
PS
pulmonic stenosis
hx
pu/pd,malaise,hematuria
pollakiuria,stranguria,lumbar pain
recurrent uti
PE
fever,dehyd,renomegally
bladder discomfort,debris in mouth saliva vomit
data leukocytosis w left shift
azotemia creat,bun,+PO,meta acidosis
rads- calculi in kidney, diff sized kidneys
u/s altered echogenicity of renal tz, renal pelvis dilated
pyelonephritis
ascending UTI to kidneys
hx
projectile vomit after eats
anorex,wt loss,regurg

data
prerenal azotemia
-nacl
metabolic alkalosis
u/s thickening of pylorus
pyloric hypertrophy syndrome

excess gastrin causes the mm and mucosa to grow. regurg may cause esophagitis. loose Acid in regurg and get alkalosis
hx the pt has pustules,crust epidermal collorettes
hair loss and puritis pain
PE
many combos can be seen
pustules and crust on abd
papules pustules and greasey coat w offensive odor
patchy alopecia producing moth eaten appearence
epidermal collorettes with red edges
deep furunculosis
pyotraumatic folliculitis
callus pyoderma, pododermatitis
comedones papules pustules
pyoderma
hx 6yr female dog
purulent vulvar discharge
dehyd,fever abd pain
red or white mm
normal hr, rr or weak pulse w cool extremities
data leukocytosis w left shift
liver and renal changes
vaginal swab has wbc
rad disteded fluid filled fiscus
pyometra

sepsis start w brick red mm, then they get pale, cool exremities, and weak pulses,low plt
guarded prognosis w signs of sepsis or renal/liv signs
hx
dyspnea,tachypnea,wt loss
collapse
PE
muffled ht sounds, dep, fever pale mm
data
cbc +neut w left shift
hepatic/renal signs w low alb
pleural fluid- blood tinged and opaque, proteins >3g/dl,nuc cells >7B,deg neuts w MPs, intraleukocytic bacterias
rads
gray between the lung parenchyma and ribs
pyothorax
hx
pt aggressive, nervous, apprehensive,anxiety
abn behavior licking, biting, wandering, disoriented, ataxia, seizures,paralysis
ptyalism change in bark
PE
CN deficits, inability to swallow, and mandibular and laryngeal paralysis, ataxia, fever
has 10day old bite wound
rabies

only 10% of dogs foam at the mouth
wear glove w all pt w unknown bite wounds
if vx pet gets bite, revx and quarenteen 10d
unvx pets quarenteen 6m and revx 1m prior to release
once pt shows c/s pts and send head for examination
hx
hair loss around the flanks
no infl,hyperpigmentation
recurrent flank alopecia
hx
dog <2yr
pu/pd leth, poor growth
bone pain
PE
dehyd, enlarged mandible,muscular twitch
sm kidn on palp
data
bcp
+azotemia,phos,calc,chol,
-alb,k,
metabolic acidosis
u/s sm kidneys,thin renal cortex, poor corticomedullary distinction,soft tz mineralization
renal dysplasia

path
kidneys dont devt right and vit D not made into calcitriol, the kidney fill up with renal osteodystrophy
hx
geriatric dog
hematuria, inapp,leth
abd mass,vomit,pu/pd
flank pain, acute collapse,behavior change
PE
renal megaly, abd mass, pale mm,abd distention with fluid wave,shock
data
-plt,azotemia
+pt,ptt
renal neoplasia
hx
pt has CKD
rubber jaw
low calcium
renal secondary hyperparathyroidism

with chronic kidney dz the phosphorus inc and inc the PTH but inh calcitriol, no calcium abs from bones and GI
hx
bleeding inside eye
PE
pupil diltated and fixed
no PLR, anisocoria, bindness
with or w/o: uveitis,hyphema,glaucoma,cataracts,systemic dz
eye exam
optic nerve hidden under membrane
tapetum grey
retinal vasculature- blood vessels go out of focus
retinal detachment
hx
anorexia with leg pain(single or multiple)
chronic intermittent lameness,angular limb deformit secondary to ligament damage, mostly at carpus or tarsus
rads- periarticular swelling
subchondral lucencies erosive changes
bone destruction,jt space collapse with luxation
RA

path rhumatoid factors RF made by wbc lymphs IgM and IgA against IgG

lymphs make antibodies against IgG type 3 HS. immunecomplex in jt fluid attract neuts. degranulation of neuts cause damage to subchondral bone, colateral ligmts and cart damage
hx chronic intermittent lameness
angular deformity to carpus, metacarp, tarsus and metatarsus
pe jt swelling
rads - subchondral bony lysis of carpal bone
data leukocytosis, hyperglobunemia, hyperfibrinogemia, proteinuria
rheumatoid arthritis
hx
head shaking,sneezing, head shaking, pawing nose, halitosis
PE
bilat mucopurulent discharge
enlarged ln
rhinitis

rx ab, NAC as mucolytic 10mg/kg bid po
nasal aerosol
hx
sicko, dep anorexia vomiting
muscle pain
epistaxis,head tilt, scrotal edema,stiff gait
pe
petechial
macules on skin
splenomegaly
DATA
thrombocytopenia, leukocytosis with left shift and toxic, hypoalb,low na,cl,k,ca
inc liv enz
proteinuria
RMSF
c/s
mass on skin raised, round, alopetic, ulcerted

3 types of tumors
round cell tumor

1. carcinomas -epithelial tumors
2. round cell tumors-lymphomas, mct, tvt,histiocytomas, plasma cell tumors, mm, melanomas
3. sarcomas -mesenchymal tumors
cs
dermatitis of ear margins, elbows hocks, chest and head
pinnal pedal reflex
sarcoptic mange

when rub edge of pinna with thumb forefinger the dog will scratch with hindlimb positive 82% of the time
hx
the dog self mutilates when left alone, destroys house,deficates, urinates,chews walls
torn claws or teeth
separation anxiety
hx generalized malaise, anorx, leth
pe
hyperthermia then hypotherm
injected mm then pale
collapse
data
azotemia with high liv enz
elevated lactate
+coag profile
sepsis, septic shock

leads to ARDS and DIC
soft tz injury to the limb and tail as the result of external trauma
shearing/degloving wounds
the greater tubercle is displaced retative to acromion
shoulder lux
hx
nasal discharge
intermittent sneezing
facial swelling and deformity
PE
unilat nasal discharge that blood tinged
deformity of frontal or nasal bones
maxilly over the 4th PM
enlarged submand ln
sinusitis

causes dental abcess of PM, tumors, mycosis
path the sinus are connected if neoplasia occurs cant drain out. the bone will be deformed with masses
what are the two types of snakes
elapids- coral snake neurotoxin
vipers- cottonmouth,copperhead rattlesnake- vasculotoxin
serves to move debris from the nasopharynx into the oropharynx so it can be swallowed
reverse sneezing
hx intermitten vomiting,weakness dep
abd distension, acute collapse
pe splenomeg
rad reversed "c" behind the stomach
elevated liv enz
stress leukogram
splenic torsion
hx splenomeg
blood results
1. sphrocyts and +ret count
2. low platelets
3. pancytopenia and inc glob
4. inc ca
1. imha
2. itp
3. ehrlichia,mm,fip
4. lymphoma,mm,granulomatous dz
mass of planum and pinna and gingiva
second most common ear cannal tumor of dogs
scc
infl of the mucous linning of any of the structures in the mouth, the term is used to describes widespread oral infl beyond gingivitis and periodontal dz that exteneds to the submucosa. assoc with FIV,FCV, FHV
stomatitis
delay of the normal uterine involution process in the bitch beyond 12wks after the welping
SIPS
subinvolution of placental sites
dz that starts at the footpads- thickening, crusting of footpads. crust erosions and ulcers
lesions of oral cavity and eyes and genitalia.
SND
superficial necrolytic dermatitis

deficiencies of fatty acids, zinc, biotic and albumin
hx
intermittent lameness with painful joints
fever leth and poor app
skin lesion
skin lesion erythema,scaling, crusting, depigmentation
lesion at mucocutanueous junction
data
ANA positive
SLE
systemic lupus erythamatosus
severe impairement or loss of tail motor fx
tail paralysis
includes ligament damage, lux/sublux of individual tarsal bones, fx and shearing injuries
tarsal trauma