You are presented with a 7-year-old spayed female mixed-bree…
You are presented with a 7-year-old spayed female mixed-breed dog with pyrexia and depression. The attached extraocular image was taken of this dog using direct illumination. Based on the available history and examination findings provided, what is your clinical diagnosis and which of the following anti-inflammatory medications and routes of administration is MOST appropriate to consider prescribing prior to any additional diagnostic tests being performed?
Read DetailsFunduscopic examination should be a routine part of your pat…
Funduscopic examination should be a routine part of your patient physical examinations in practice, therefore it is essential to know what is normal. When matching TYPE of retinal vascular patterns with an animal example of type, choose the CORRECT combination:
Read DetailsAn 18 year-old cat presents with a two day history of acute…
An 18 year-old cat presents with a two day history of acute blindness and widely dilated pupils. Abnormal physical examination findings include: a 2/9 body condition score, 2.5% dehydration, slightly pale mucous membranes and bilaterally small, irregularly shaped kidneys. On ophthalmic examination, Schirmer tear tests, fluorescein staining and intraocular pressures are within normal limits. Both pupils are markedly dilated and using a penlight to retroilluminate the patient, the presence of a vascular membrane within the vitreous, abutting on the posterior aspect of the lens is visible OU. Based on your physical and ophthalmic examination findings, you correctly make what clinical diagnosis and first recommend which of the following diagnostic tests?
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