Case Studies

Case Studies, Toxicology

Case Study: Ethylene Glycol Toxicity

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History A 2-year-old dog presents with anuric acute kidney injury, renal failure and uraemic encephalopathy. There is no history of access to toxins. Urine analysis reveals SG 1.009, pH 5, protein ++, glucose +, haemoglobin-RBC ++++. On urine sediment examination, there are large numbers of calcium oxalate monohydrate crystals and occasional epithelial cells. A kidney…
Case Studies, Cytology

Eucoleus (Capillaria) Aerophila in a Corsac Fox

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History Toulouse – 1yr 6 month Male neutered Corsac Fox. History of chronic coughing and weight loss with intermittent diarrhoea. Toulouse had previously been treated with 4 x weekly milbemycin. Chronic cough persisted. Previous faecal testing negative. Xrays, blood profile and BAL performed. Bloods showed increase in ALT, BUN and Phos with evidence for haemoconcentration….
Case Studies, Diagnostics

MicroRNAs: Could Tiny Molecules Make a Big Difference in Diagnosing Feline HCM?

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common feline heart condition, with around 15% of cats, and nearly 1 in 3 cats over 9 years of age, being affected1. The disease is characterised by thickening of the left ventricular myocardium, resulting in impaired relaxation, diastolic dysfunction and, eventually, congestive heart failure or thromboembolic events. Despite its…
Case Studies, Histopathology

Case study: Mycobacterial Lymphadenitis in a Cat

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A 12 year old female neutered domestic short hair cat presented with lymph node enlargement in the submandibular area.  Histological examination revealed a granulomatous lymphadenitis with necrosis.     Figure 1: Large areas of necrosis are present in the lymph node (stars). Magnification x 7.5. H&E stain. Scale bar =2.5 mm.     Figure 2:…
Case Studies, Histopathology

CASE STUDY: Pneumocystosis in a Dog

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Clinical history: A 7-year-old, male neutered, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel presented with a four-week history of progressively worsening tachypnoea, developing into dyspnoea. CT imaging under sedation revealed generalised ground glass appearance throughout the lung fields, deemed to be consistent with non-cardiogenic oedema. The dog was treated with trimethoprim-potentiated sulfonamides and oxygen supplementation, but deteriorated and…
Case Studies, Histopathology

Case Study: Feline Herpes Virus-Induced Dermatitis: Clinical and Histological Insights

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A biopsy from an external nose lesion on a 13-year-old domestic longhair male neutered cat was submitted to our laboratory. Histopathology identified a severe ulcerative necrotising dermatitis with numerous intranuclear inclusion bodies. These histological changes, in combination with the anatomical location are consistent with a herpesvirus infection. Feline herpes virus ulcerative dermatitis is a rare…
Case Studies, Histopathology

Case Study: Feline Ventral Abdominal Wall Angiosarcoma

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Clinical history Simba, 9 year old male intact domestic shorthair cat, presented with firm rapidly growing large subcutaneous ulcerated mass on the inguinal area.  The ventral abdominal haired skin containing a portion of the inguinal mass and the inguinal lymph node are submitted for histopathology. Histology The dermis and the subcutis are markedly expanded by…
Case Studies, Cytology

Case Study: 3-Year-Old Crossbreed Dog with a Cutaneous Mass

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Signalment A 3-year-old male neutered crossbreed dog presented with a small, cutaneous mass located in the left axilla. The owner reported no noticeable changes in the dog’s behaviour, appetite, or activity level. Upon physical examination, the mass appeared raised, firm, mildly erythematous, and well-circumscribed, with no signs of ulceration. The dog did not seem bothered…
Case Studies, Histopathology

Cutaneous Sarcomas In Pet Degus

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Introduction Neoplasia is considered uncommon in degus, with previous research indicating a low incidence in this species. A study by Jekl et al. (2011) found that only six out of 300 pet degus examined showed evidence of neoplastic disease. Among the reported cases, fibrosarcomas have been identified as the most prevalent cutaneous neoplasm, as highlighted…
Case Studies, Cytology

Case Study: 15-Year-Old Domestic Shorthair Cat with Multiple Myeloma

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Signalment A 15-year-old domestic shorthair cat, neutered male, presented to the clinic for evaluation of lethargy, weight loss, and reduced appetite. The cat had a known history of heart failure, which was managed with medication. During physical examination, mild dehydration was noted along with pallor of the mucous membranes. There was no evidence of lymphadenopathy,…