Parasitology

Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Borreliosis in Dogs: A Case-Based Approach

Lyme borreliosis can present with symptoms ranging from polyarthritis to nephritis—or even asymptomatically with just a positive serology test.

Nutrition

Case Presentation: Nutritional Management of Chylothorax

Nutritional management is an important part of addressing chylothorax, along with medication and surgical intervention.

Emergency Medicine/Critical Care

Case Series: Necrotizing Fasciitis in 4 Dogs

Necrotizing fasciitis, or commonly known as the “flesh-eating disease," has a 100% mortality rate if surgical intervention is not rapidly instituted.

Infectious Disease

Canine Leishmaniasis in the United States

Cases of leishmaniasis are a serious zoonotic concern around the world and are becoming more common in the United States. Veterinarians should be integrating the clinical signs and diagnostics into their regular rotation of diagnoses, especially for dogs with a travel history.

Dermatology

Eosinophilic Folliculitis/Furunculosis in a Dog

This case report emphasizes the importance of an accurate diagnosis of canine eosinophilic folliculitis/furunculosis as well as early and adequate treatment to promote a satisfactory response.

Emergency Medicine/Critical Care

Hyperfibrinolysis in a Dog With Pyometra

While previous studies report that hyperfibrinolysis is uncommon in dogs with pyometra, this case may represent an uncommon example in a Newfoundland.

Emergency Medicine/Critical Care

Pit Viper Envenomation in a Dog

This case report describes a snake bite that resulted in severe envenomation and extensive treatment, with discussion around the available antivenom products, specific care, and possible adverse reactions to treatment.

Emergency Medicine/Critical Care

Disseminated Nocardiosis in a Dog

While disseminated disease is commonly associated with immunosuppression, it is possible that Nocardia species could be primary pathogens in young dogs, such as the 6-month-old Rottweiler in this case.

Soft Tissue Surgery

Nasal Deformity and Obstruction and Hiatal Herniation in a Cat After Juvenile Nasal Cuterebriasis

In this case report, a novel surgical approach is required to resolve obstruction caused by nasal cuterebriasis.

Cardiology

Multimodal Management of Recurrent Congestive Heart Failure in a Dog With Dilated Cardiomyopathy

A multimodal, targeted approach to medication choices successfully addressed recurrent CHF and associated electrolyte derangements in this dog with right-sided CHF secondary to DCM. 

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