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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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July 2016 Case of the Month

Conjunctival swab from a dog   Case information A 3-month-old neutered male Siberian Husky puppy presented to the referring veterinarian with a 5 week history of respiratory symptoms and rhythmic jaw movements.  An in-clinic hemogram revealed the following: Table 1: Abbreviated hemogram results Test Results Units Reference interval HCT 26 % 37-62 MCV 55 fL 62-74 MCHC 38 g/dL

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June 2016 Case of the Month

Bone marrow aspirate from a dog Case information A 5 year old, male castrated, Australian shepherd dog was referred for thrombocytopenia, hypercalcemia and peripheral lymphadenopathy. The dog also demonstrated a decreased appetite and energy level. Mild, intermittent diarrhea, as well as polyuria and polydipsia, were noted. Prior to the onset of these symptoms, the dog

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May 2016 Case of the Month

Peritoneal fluid from an alpaca Case information A 2.5 year old castrated male alpaca presented febrile and obtunded with a history of diarrhea. Upon presentation, significant peritoneal effusion was noted. Blood was drawn for a CBC and chemistry profile and abdominocentesis was performed to collect peritoneal fluid. Significant CBC findings included a marked neutropenia (400

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April 2016 Case of the Month

Peritoneal fluid from a dog   Case information An 8 year old male castrated Chihuahua was presented to the Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) Emergency Service for evaluation of increased respiratory rate and effort. The owners reported that the day prior to presentation, the dog was lethargic and had vomited. The owners brought the dog to

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