In January of 2003, “Kwindi” Lindeke, a 12 year old female Basenji, was being admitted to our hospital for a dental prophylaxis. Her owner mentioned that she was depressed this morning ad seemed uncomfortable.  Further information was given that she had passed a sock several days before.
Upon physical examination, she had a moderate elevation in [...]

Ellie Seeger, a 10 year old female Husky, was presented with a history of vomiting, anorexia, lethargy and fever.  She had had a similar episode 4 months earlier that had responded to fluids and antibiotics and a bland diet.
Blood work revealed mildly elevated liver enzymes and a slight decrease in protein levels.  She was also [...]

Scooby Doo is a two year old cat who normally likes to tear around the house.  Scooby’s owners recently became concerned when they noticed that he was a little less active and having coughing episodes.  Scooby had not had any previous health problems and is an indoor only cat.
When Scooby’s owners brought him in to [...]

“Toby” Blair a 12 year old male Australian Shepherd was seen after being kicked in the head by a horse several days prior. He had been given emergency treatment for head trauma and swelling at another veterinary hospital. After the swelling subsided the owner noticed that there was some displacement of the lower jaw, and [...]

This month we are featuring an 8 year old yellow lab named Molly. Three months ago Molly was outside playing ball with her owners when she suddenly began limping on one of her hind legs. The next day Molly’s owners brought her in to see us. After a thorough examination and x-rays we diagnosed Molly’s [...]