Author name: Tracy Stokol

July 2017 Case of the Month

Laboratory data from a jaundiced dog Case presentation A 9 year-old female spayed Pomeranian was presented to the Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) Emergency Service as a referral for markedly increased liver enzymes and cholesterol. The dog presented to the referring veterinarian with a two day history of vomiting, constipation, inappetence, and lethargy. After two days of medical […]

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June 2017 Case of the Month

Liver aspirate from a dog   Case information A 9-year-old male castrated Labrador Retriever presented to the Cornell University Hospital for Animals for a 3-day history of vomiting and anorexia and a 1-day history of diarrhea. The dog had been administered carprofen 3 weeks earlier for progressive right forelimb lameness. The dog was up to date

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March 2017 Case of the Month

Laboratory data from a vomiting painful cat Case Information A 3 year old male neutered domestic short haired cat, presented to Cornell University Hospital for Animals Emergency Service with a 24 hour history of inappetence and acting painful when picked up. The cat had also vomited several times but was drinking water. On presentation, the cat was agitated, alert,

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February 2017 Case of the Month

Peritoneal fluid from an alpaca Case information A 6 year old female alpaca presented to the Cornell University Large Animal Hospital with a history of recumbency, anorexia, and dull mentation. Initial physical examination and diagnostic testing showed the animal was dehydrated and had clinical signs consistent with a proximal intestinal obstruction (decreased fecal output, significantly distended third gastric

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October 2016 Case of the Month

Conjunctival swab from a cat Case information A 6 year old male castrated domestic shorthair cat presented to the Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) emergency service for evaluation of worsening eye pain and inappetance. The cat was previously seen by the ophthalmology service at CUHA one week prior for evaluation of ocular discharge and conjunctival

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August 2016 Case of the Month

Liver aspirate from a cat Case information  An 11-year-old male castrated domestic longhair cat presented to the Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) Emergency Service for a five day history of lethargy, anorexia, persistent hyperthermia, and increased liver enzymes. The cat was first brought to the primary care veterinarian for a two day history of lethargy

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