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
Lameness and joint swelling in a 4-year-old Dobermann 
A 4-year-old Doberman presented with a painful mass causing lameness. The diagnosis and subsequent treatment options are discussed.
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Causes of generalized tremor and ataxia in a young Labrador Retriever 
Generalized tremor and ataxia in a young Labrador Retriever. A 5-month-old retriever presented with a 24 h history of ‘wobble’ in her hind limbs, progressing to an acute episode. The diagnosis and treatment options are described.
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An investigation of a lame elderly cat 
Vicki Black is a resident at Langford Veterinary Services, University of Bristol and describes the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of a 15-year-old cat suffering lameness.
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Clinical conundrum
Causes of pelvic limb collapse in a Miniature Schnauzer 
A Miniature Schnauzer presented after several months of pelvic limb collapses. Lizzy Conway, an intern at Dick White Referrals, on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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Consideration of a depressed puppy with haemorrhagic diarrhoea 
A Beagle puppy presented with lethargy, anorexia and haemorrhagic diarrhoea. Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment are described.
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Clinical conundrum
Lethargy and tachypnoes in a young Field Spaniel 
A 2-year-old Field Spaniel presented with a 3 day history of lethargy, tachypnoea and anorexia. Pyothorax was diagnosed and following surgery the dog made a good recovery.
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An approach to a non-healing feline wound 
A 3-year-old cat presented with a wound in the right axilia that had been sutured twice previously but had dehisced on both occasions. An investigation of the cause and the treatment are described.
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A lame 12-week-old kitten 
A 12-week-old Savannah kitten presented with lameness. Radiography showed a generalized decrease in bone opacity and a fracture. Extensive testing led to a diagnosis of nutritional hyperparathyroidism which was successfully treated and managed.
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A 5-month-old puppy presented with regurgitation 
A 5-month-old female Cocker Spaniel presented with a 4 week history of regurgitation. Fluoroscopy led to a diagnosis of cricopharyngeal achalasia which was successfully treated with surgery.
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Right forelimb lameness and haematuria in an Australian Cattle Dog 
An 8-year-old female neutered Australian Cattle Dog that had recently moved to the UK from Arizona presented with a 4-month history of lethargy, inappetance and right forelimb lameness, and a 6-month history of stranguria and haematuria. Diagnosis and treatment of a fungal infection are described.
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Pelvic limb weakness 
An 8-year-old Whippet presented with progressive pelvic limb lameness of 6 months duration. Six weeks prior to this referral the Whippet had been treated for proteinuria, and previous history included a seroma 7 months ago on the left pelvic limb at the site of an earlier arthrodesis.
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A cross-breed dog with hind limb swelling after becoming trapped in a stair gate 
The 4-year-old dog presented as an emergency after becoming trapped in a stair gate when his owners were out. It was estimated that he had been struggling for up to 6 hours. Compartment syndrome with associated rhabdomyolysis were diagnosed
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Causes of dysuria in a Standard Poodle 
A 3-year-old Standard Poodle had a 2-year history of intermittent stranguria and pollakiuria. Diagnosis, treatment and outcome are discussed.
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Seizures in a 5-year-old Springer Spaniel 
How the diagnosis of metastatic insulinoma (stage 2) was reached, and the treatment and outcome that followed.
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A Samoyed with abdominal distension 
A 10-year-old Samoyed presented with abdominal distension of 5 days’ duration. Portal vein thrombosis was diagnosed and the process of diagnosis and treatment is discussed.
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Intermittent haematochezia and polyuria/polydipsia in a young Bichon Frise 
Consideration of a Bichon Frise presenting with a history of mild intermittent haematochezia and recent polyuria and polydipsia accompanied by increased water intake. Fresh blood was present in faeces and marked erythrocytosis was noted. Diagnosis and treatment are described.
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A boxer that suddenly developed a heart murmur 
A 2-year-old Boxer presented with tachycardia and a heart murmur following a period of illness and a previous presentation with a pyometra that led to a ovariohysterectomy. The diagnosis and progression of the underlying condition is described.
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Consider a 12-week-old puppy with inappetence, lethargy and poor weight gain 
A 12-week-old male Border Collie presented with a 2 week history of inappetance and progressive lethargy. The diagnosis and treatment of congenital cobalamin deficiency are described.
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Sudden onset collapse and jaundice in a 7-year-old Labrador Retriever 
A 7-year-old female Labrador Retriever presented as an emergency with sudden-onset collapse and jaundice. Chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis were diagnosed and treatment was attempted.
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Sudden onset bilateral blindness in a Domestic Shorthaired cat 
A 21-year-old Domestic Shorthaired can presented with sudden onset blindness. The patient was also drinking, urinating and eating more, but had lost weight. Diagnosis and treatment of the underlying systemic hypertension and its cause are described.
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