November 2017 Case of the Month

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

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August 2017 Case of the Month

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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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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