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Companion collection - Clinical conundrum
A collection of all the ‘Clinical conundrum’ articles that have been published in BSAVA’s member magazine, Companion.
These articles are available FREE to BSAVA members and are updated monthly.
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Clinical conundrum
A case of multiple subcutaneous masses and polydipsia in a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Authors: Edward Ives and Stefaan van PouckeA 10-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel presented with a 1-week history of inappetence, lethargy, polyuria and polydipsia. The diagnosis and treatment of nodular panniculitis with secondary hypercalcaemia of granulomatous disease are described.
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Progressive lameness in a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Authors: Mark Longley and Kinley SmithAn 8-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel presented with a 6-month history of progressive forelimb lameness. The diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is described.
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A case of intermittent collapse in a Greyhound Author Jacqui GilmourAn 8-year-old Greyhound presented with intermittent collapse during exercise. The diagnosis of idiopathic third degree atrioventricular block is described. The condition was resolved by fitting a pacemaker.
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Generalised tremors in a young cat Author Lara BolandA 2-year-old Domestic Shorthair cat presented with a 1 hour history of acute onset ptyalism and muscle tremors. The diagnosis and treatment of permethrin poisoning are described.
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Clinical conundrum
Acute respiratory distress in a young cat Author Andrea HarveyAn 18-month-old Domestic Shorthair cat presented with acute-onset severe tachypnoea and dyspnoea. Stabilization followed by diagnosis and treatment of chronic bronchitis and Mycoplasma infection are described.
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Lethargy in a Springer Spaniel Author Ian BattersbyAn 18-month-old Springer Spaniel presents with a 7 month history of recurring episodes of lethargy, dysuria and gross haematuria first seen 1 week after ovariohysterectomy. Diagnosis and management of phosphofructokinase deficiency are described.
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A case of chronic forelimb lameness in a Flat-coated Retriever. Author Andy MooresA 7-year-old Flat-coated Retriever with a history of occasional right thoracic limb stiffness that had deteriorated over the previous 5 months. The discovery of a joint-based tumour and subsequent treatment are described.
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A Great Dane with discoloured urine and abdominal pain Author Ronan DoyleA 6-year-old Great Dane presented with a 3-day history of lethargy, vomiting and anorexia and a 24-hour history of passing discoloured urine. The diagnosis of splenic torsion and subsequent surgery and treatment are described.
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A case of coughing in a young Labrador Retriever Author Mike Stafford JohnsonA 2-year-old Labrador Retriever presented with a history of retching and coughing. Diagnosis and treatment of eosinophilic bronchitis are described.
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A collapsed dog with profound haemorrhagic vomiting Author Simon TappinA 4-year-old Hamilton Stovare presented collapsed as an emergency, 24 hours after taking a large amount of homemade flapjack in the owner’s kitchen. This masked earlier poisoning with rodenticide; the diagnosis are treatment are described.
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A Labrador with chronic gastrointestinal disease and acute abdominal pain Author Ester BarrettA 9-year-old Labrador is presented with an 8 month history of intermittent vomiting and diarrhoea that has worsened acutely. The diagnostic imaging used to find the cause is described.
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A case devised for readers by Vanessa Schmidt Author Vanessa SchmidtA young Doberman-cross presented with pruritus, self-trauma and pain of all four feet. The dog was acquired from a shelter and had been found as a woodland stray. The symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of hookworm dermatitis are described.
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A case of muscle tremors in a mature Greyhound Author Mark GoodfellowA 7-year-old female Greyhound presented with a history of acute onset vocalisation whilst lying down and ‘stiffness’ of the hindlimbs. Diagnosis and treatment of hypocalcaemia due to parathyroid hormone deficiency are described.
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A hook and line ingestion in a mute swan Author Steve SmithAn adult male swan is presented by a wildlife rescue organisation with a fishing line trailing from its mouth. The procedure for removing the hook and line are described.
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