Tracheal wash from a bull calf Case Information A Brown Swiss bull calf presented to Cornell University Equine Farm Animal Hospital for evaluation of a left humeral fracture. On presentation, the calf was obtunded, recumbent and unable to bear weight. The calf had a body condition score of 2/5 with severe muscle atrophy. Capillary refill […]
Tracheal wash from a goat Case information Fluid from a tracheal wash from three goats was submitted to the Animal Health Diagnostic Center for cytologic analysis, culture for aerobic bacteria and Mycoplasma species, and testing for small ruminant lentivirus. The herd was having a problem with chronic respiratory disease (no other information was provided).
“Pulmonary mass” in a dog Case Information A 6 year old mixed breed dog presented for difficulty breathing. A single pulmonary mass was identified, and a fine-needle aspirate collected and submitted for cytological evaluation. CBC and biochemical panel results were unremarkable. Images of the aspirate are shown below: Questions: 1) What is the major cell
Peripheral blood and pleural fluid from a dog Case information A 6.5 year old female spayed Cavalier King Charles Spaniel presented to the Cornell University Emergency Service for workup of an increased peripheral white blood cell count and pleural effusion detected by the primary veterinarian. Prior to presentation at Cornell, the primary veterinarian had removed
Cerebrospinal fluid from a cat Case information A 10-year old-male castrated Domestic Shorthair cat presented to the Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) Emergency Service for a one-week history of collapsing episodes, as well as lethargy and decreased appetite of one month’s duration. Each episode occurred after the cat rose from bed and lasted
Lymph node aspirate from a dog Case Information A 5-year old spayed female mixed breed dog (64 pounds) presented to the oncology service at Cornell University Hospital for Animals for further evaluation of a mass present for roughly one month on the ventral right side of the throat, alongside the trachea. On physical examination,
Liver imprint from a horse Case information An 11-month-old Thoroughbred filly presented to the Cornell University Hospital for Animals with a 10 day history of persistent lethargy, intermittent fever, diarrhea and hypodipsia. There was no response to antibiotics and fluids administered by the referring veterinarian. On physical examination, the filly was quiet, alert and
Case Presentation A 12 year old male, neutered domestic shorthair cat was presented to the Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) for an acute onset of paraplegia involving both distal limbs and difficulty breathing. The cat was up to date on all vaccinations. The complete biochemistry panel and blood gas results are shown below: Biochemistry
A Cat with a Renal Mass Case Information A 13-yr old female spayed domestic longhair cat presented to the oncology service at Cornell University Hospital for Animals for a renal tumor. The cat presented to the regular veterinarian with a 2-week history of progressive hyporexia, suspected weight loss and intermittent vomiting. On physical examination by
Peritoneal fluid from a horse Case information A 5 year old Thoroughbred-paint gelding presented to the Cornell University Large Animal Hospital with a history of increased respiratory effort, abdominal distention, and depression after turn out to a new pasture. On presentation, the horse was quiet, alert and responsive, and vital signs were within normal limits.
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