Case Briefs

When Urinary Stones Don’t Always Need Surgery Early detection can sometimes provide more treatment options. This dog was brought to AVCI because of difficulty urinating and increased urinary frequency. Abdominal radiographs revealed multiple small radiopaque uroliths within the urinary bladder, confirming...

That Bump Above the Eye Had a Name A small lump near the eye may look harmless, but its location and biological behavior still need careful evaluation. This dog was brought to AVCI because of a noticeable skin mass above the eye. Initial assessment included measuring the growth, evaluating its attachment...

When Flea Treatment Takes an Unexpected Turn A topical parasite treatment can become a medical concern when accidental ingestion, excessive exposure, or improper application results in neurologic signs. This 5-year-old cat was brought to AVCI after suddenly developing loss of coordination, muscle twitching,...

When “Spayed” Still Had a Secret A previous spay should eliminate ovarian hormonal activity—but in rare cases, a small amount of functional ovarian tissue may remain inside the abdomen. This cat was brought to AVCI because of persistent vaginal discharge despite having been spayed previously. Since post-spay...

Not All Scabs Are Just a Simple Skin Problem What appeared to be a persistent skin condition was diagnosed as pemphigus foliaceus—an autoimmune skin disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the structures that normally hold skin cells together. This loss of cell-to-cell adhesion can result...

The Hairball That Took Things Too Fur Cats naturally swallow loose hair while grooming, and most of it passes through the digestive tract without causing a problem. However, when accumulated hair forms a dense mass called a trichobezoar, it may become impacted and interfere with the normal movement of...

When “Stuck” Becomes an Emergency: Canine Paraphimosis Some pet conditions may feel awkward to discuss, but delaying treatment can lead to serious tissue damage. Paraphimosis occurs when a male dog’s penis remains protruded outside the prepuce and cannot return to its normal position. Once exposed for...