February-04

 

Signalment Species

Presenting Complaint

• Bilateral rear limb pain with sudden onset 3 weeks prior to presentation; variable severity; difficulty posturing to urinate and defecate; anorexic; febrile (103-104 F); no response to pain medications.

Physical Examination

• T=100.0 F, P=84 bpm, R=80 bpm, weight=30kg
  Painful upon manipulation of the hips and palpation of the lumbosacral region.
  Stilted, stiff gait in rear limbs.
  Cellulitis of right front distal limb.

Plan

• CBC/Chemistry – stress leukogram
  Pelvic radiographs – What are your radiographic findings and impressions?

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Figure 1: Ventrodorsal Pelvis

Figure 2: Lateral Pelvis

Interpretation

• Radiographic findings and impressions

Case Follow-Up

• Further diagnostics and final diagnosis