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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.
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Clinical conundrum
A case of intracranial disease in a Hungarian Vizsla Author Alex GoughA 4-year-old Hungarian Vizsla presented with a 7 day history of progressive neurological signs including stumbling and bumping into objects. Diagnosis and treatment of a meningoencephalitis are described.
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Faecal tensmus and dyschezia in a 7-year-old Border Collie Author Andy TomlinsonA 7-year-old female Border Collie presented with a 2-week history of constipation, dyschezia and faecal tenesmus. The diagnosis and treatment of lymphoma is described.
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A case of intermittent haematuria in a 3-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback Author Louise BirdA 3-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback presented with intermittent dark brown/red urine for 4 weeks. The diagnosis and treatment of an idiopathic renal haemorrhage are described.
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A German Shepherd with respiratory symptoms Author Elisabeth HendersonA 9-year-old German Shepherd bitch was referred with a 1 week history of lethargy, reluctance to lie down, cough, dyspnoea, retching and vomiting. The diagnosis of a heart base mass using radiography and CT scans following routine blood testing is described.
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A mature cat with acute-onset hindlimb paresis Author Alex LynchAn 11-year-old Domestic Shorthair presented with acute-onset right hindlimb paresis and respiratory distress. The diagnosis and subsequent management of an arterial thromboembolism are described.
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Consider a case of oral and oesophageal ulceration Author Andrew HoldsworthA 4-year-old Domestic Shorthair cat presented with a 48 hour history of dyspnoea and anorexia. There were marked oral lesions. An enterectomy had been performed 2 years previously. Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment are described.
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A case of multiple skin nodules in a young Smooth Collie Author Hannah GrittiA 5-year-old Smooth Collie presented with a 3 day history of multiple skin nodules and right lower eyelid swelling. The diagnosis and treatment of reactive histiocytosis are described.
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A case of melaena in an 8-year-old Labrador Retriever Author Kirsty RoeAn 8-year-old Labrador Retriever presented with a 24 hour history of lethargy and inappetance. The faeces were dark, and weight loss had been detected over previous months. Meloxicam had been given 3 days prior to presentation following an injury to the tail. The diagnosis and treatment of IBD are described.
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Tachypnoeic older Labrador Retriever Author Rebecca ThorneAn 11-year-old Labrador Retriever presented with a reduced appetite and lethargy of several weeks duration. An exploratory sternotomy identified a large mediastinal mass cranial to the heart. The diagnosis, procedure and outcome are described.
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Excessive salivation in a middle-aged Cocker Spaniel Author Iain GrantA 9-year-old Cocker Spaniel presented with a history of ptyalism and hallitosis. Hair loss and skin lesions were also reported. A diagnosis of mycosis fungoides followed tests and biopsy, with the skin lesions proving to be unexpectedly significant.
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Vomiting in an unvaccinated Yorkshire Terrier Author Eleanor RaffanA 7-year-old Yorkshire Terrier with an 8-day history of inappetance, lethargy and vomiting. Diagnosis and treatment of an extra-hepatic bile duct obstruction are described.
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A diabetic terrier requiring extensive dental treatment Authors: Ambra Panti and Carl BradbrookA 9-year-old West Highland White Terrier presented for a dental check having been diagnosed with diabetes a year before. He required extensive dental treatment including several extractions.
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Polydipsia in a mixed-breed dog Author Theresa McCannA 5-year-old neutered mixed-breed dog presented with a 48 hour history of abdominal enlargement. Examination, diagnosis of mesangioproliferative glomerulopathy and subsequent treatment are described.
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Epistaxis in a middle-aged cat Author Laura ThorntonLaura Thornton, intern at Davies Veterinary Specialists, invites Companion readers to consider a case of epistaxis in a middle-aged cat.
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A case of pyrexia in a young Boxer Author Samantha TaylorA 16-month-old Boxer presented with a 1 week history of lethargy and weight loss, despite normal appetite. The diagnosis and treatment of infective endocarditis are described.
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A case of alopecia, crusts and pruritis in a young Great Dane Authors: Tim Nuttall and Ana MafaldaA 1-year-old Great Dane presented with alopecia, crusts and pruritus. She was otherwise well. Pyoderma caused by Staphylococcus pseudintermedius was diagnosed and treated but a meticillin-resistant strain was found to be present. The complications and subsequent treatment are described.
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A case of severe dyspnoea in a young Doberman Author Sheena WarmanAn 18-month-old female Doberman presented with a 4 week history of dyspnoea, (productive) coughing and lethargy. Diagnosis of severe eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy, with the help of arterial blood gas analysis, and treatment of the immune-mediated condition are described.
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Waxing and waning lethargy in a young English Setter Author Eleanor Raffana 10-month-old English Setter presented with a 7 week history of intermittent lethargy, inappetence and weight loss. The diagnosis and treatment of immune-mediated meningitis and polyarthritis are described.
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A case of anorexia in a 41-year-old tortoise Author Joanna HedleyA 41-year-old female tortoise presented with a 2-week history of reduced appetite and total anorexia for 2 days. Follicular stasis was diagnosed and the treatment, supportive care, surgery under general anaesthetic and follow-up are described.
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An unusual case of multiple cutaneous masses Author Mat HennesseyA 1-year-old Border Collie presented with a 24-hour history of lethargy and numerous cutaneous bumps. The diagnosis and treatment of systemic histocytosis are described.
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