Case 16: Maggie

Maggie is brought into your emergency practice one Tuesday evening. Her owner tells you she has been extremely lethargic, not eating, vomiting and drinking a LOT of water. Maggie is new to the owner, who adopted her from a well-known breeder’s retirement program.

Diagnostic Tests

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Physical Exam
Maggie is QAR on presentation. Her respiratory rate is 20bpm with no abnormal sounds. Her heart rate is 130bpm with no abnormal sounds. Her abdomen has a slightly distended appearance, and palpation reveals a large, soft mass within the caudal abdomen. Her temperature is 38ºC (100.4ºF).
Specialized ExaminationsIn-Clinic Laboratory
Blood pressure
Cardiac examination
Gastrointestinal examination
Lameness exam
Neurologic examination
Ophthalmic exam
Otoscopic examination
Rectal examination
Antigen testing (SNAP test)
Complete blood count and chemistry
Cytology
Fecal examination
Serology (ELISA)
Urinalysis
Diagnostic EquipmentSend-Out Testing
Electrocardiogram
Endoscopy
Radiographs
Ultrasound
Biopsy with histopathology
Endocrine function testing
Microbiology
Molecular Diagnostics (e.g. PCR)
Toxicology
Specialized Procedures
Nasogastric intubation
Necropsy

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