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Anja came into our cardiologist to evaluate a heart murmur. An echocardiogram revealed that she has mild heart disease and progression to severe disease is unlikely. We’ll see Anja again when she’s fully grown (she’s only 15 weeks!) to recheck her heart.
PeeWee was referred to our cardiologist for evaluation of labored breathing and a heart murmur. An echocardiogram found that he had Mitral valve degeneration, the most common acquired heart disease in small breed dogs which typically progresses slowly over time. In PeeWee’s case, this also resulted in Congestive Heart Failure. He was hospitalized overnight for treatment and monitoring, his breathing normalized, and he was able to go home the next afternoon. PeeWee also became a participant in our diuretic clinical study, so we have been able to see him frequently for check-ups! This handsome boy has come so far in the last few weeks and it is such a pleasure to see him and his owners every time, so we have named him the February Patient of the Month.
Miss Macy came in for an echo and was all dolled up to see us!
It was such a treat to have Brady in our hospital.
Lola came into our hospital this weekend for evaluation of increased respiratory effort and abdominal swelling. Bloodwork, radiographs and an AFAST at Greenwood Village Veterinary Clinic found that she had tri-cavitary effusion (fluid around the heart, lungs, and abdomen), so she was transferred to our hospital for continued care. After being placed in oxygen and getting examined by our ER doctor, an echocardiogram by our cardiologist determined that she has a rare condition called constrictive pericarditis (chronic inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart) and that the fluid was coming from the heart. A pericardiocentesis and a thoracocentesis were completed to remove fluid from the pericardium (membrane around the heart) and the pleural space (lung cavity). A sample of fluid from each cavity was submitted for analysis to attempt to diagnose the underlying cause for Lola’s case of pericarditis. She recovered well overnight and her respiratory effort stabilized, so she was able to go home the next day!
Mady had a mast cell tumor removed from her right thigh at our hospital two weeks ago. Her owner made her fancy pants to keep her stylish while her incision heals!
Furball came in last night to get stitched up after an accidental clipping injury when her new owners were trying to clean up some of her matted fur. She was the sweetest and most patient little kitty!
King (aka Mustache) came into our cardiologist for evaluation of tachycardia (rapid heartbeat). After a cardiovascular examination and BNP SNAP test (a cardiac biomarker), Dr. Lake-Bakaar found that it is unlikely King has underlying heart disease! The tachycardia was most likely secondary to stress, but his owners will continue to monitor for any other signs of cardiac disease.
Snap came into our hospital because of severe tremors caused by a toxin ingestion. After 24 hours of hospitalization and observation, his symptoms improved and he was able to go back to his foster family. He went home breaking our hearts because we miss him so much! He received lots of love and kisses from everyone!