Patient Report

Figure 1. Thoracolumbar radiograph to localise marker pre surgery.

A patient care report of a dog that had hemilaminectomy surgery to decompress the spinal cord

Neurological examination revealed paraparesis with very weak lower motor neuron function demonstrated by delayed proprioception in the hindlimbs. The patient was deep pain (DP) positive and spinal...

Nursing a patient with feline urethral obstruction — a patient care report

The patient presented to the clinic with a 3day history of anuria, vomiting, lethargy, and pain. The patient had recently had cystitis which had been treated with meloxicam (Loxicom, Norbrook) for 14...

Figure 1. Thoracic radiographs revealing cardiomegaly and an alveolar pattern suggestive of pulmonary oedema.

An extended patient care report for a canine in congestive heart failure

Roxy had a chronic history of mitral valve disease, which had progressed to heart failure 18 months prior to presentation at the author's clinic. There had been an initial response to medical...

Patient care report for the stabilisation of a cat with a traumatic diaphragmatic rupture

The patient presented with a history of acute dyspnoea and lethargy progressing to collapse. He was reported to be inappetant and it was unknown whether he had passed urine or faeces within the last...

Figure 1. Electrocardiogram (ECG) showing atrial fibrillation in a Doberman. Heart rate is between 220–250 beats/min, note the lack of P waves and irregular rhythm. ECG courtesy of Simon Dennis.

A patient care report of a Doberman in heart failure

Henry was presented with acute onset respiratory distress. He had a 2 month history of exercise intolerance and breathlessness, but had developed a retching cough 4 days prior to presentation, and had...