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Read the case study and answer the questions that follow it. A six month old Dalmatian named Bailey is brought to the clinic with lethargy. The owner states that Bailey has been resistant to going for walks and begins panting after walking around the yard. Bailey has tachycardia and a delayed CRT. MM are cyanotic and a Grade IV murmur can be heard on thoracic auscultation. The doctor orders radiographs and blood work. The blood work is unremarkable; however, the thoracic radiographs show a slight cardiomegaly. EKG and ECHO are done and PDA is diagnosed. Surgery is performed to tie off the PDA and Bailey has a routine recovery. On the two-week post-op exam, the owner is delighted with Bailey’s recovery. She states that Bailey’s energy has gone up and she’s much friskier at home and at the dog park. Question: Why was Bailey lethargic and resistant to walking around?
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Read the case study and answer the questions that follow. Nelson, a four year old Yorkie, has been rushed into the clinic after being attacked by an Akita. The owner claims the Akita came out of nowhere and grabbed Nelson. Nelson is dyspneic and has obvious puncture wounds on his face, neck, and chest. He’s spitting blood and has swelling below his lower jaw. Where is Nelson’s swelling?
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