Case Studies
Fractured Leg
Gizmo, a 6 year old spayed female Pekingese, presented on November 14, 2010 as an emergency to Hickory Veterinary Hospital after falling out of a parked car.
Respiratory Trauma
Philly, a seven year old female spayed Domestic Longhair feline, presented as an emergency to Hickory Veterinary Hospital on March 3, with an episode of acute tachypnea.
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Kara is Victorious
Kara a 6 1/2 year old female intact Alaskan Malamute, was presesnted to Hickory Veterinary Hospital on June 4, 2010. Kara had vomited once prior to presentation, and the owners relayed that Kara appeared "bloated".
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Abdominal Exploratory Surgery
Munchkin, a 12 year old DSH cat presented to us for an acute onset of vomitting and anorexia. On physical examination, she was overweight, febrile and had moderate abdominal discomfort.
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Gorilla Glue Danger
Brigette, a 1 year old female spayed Airedale Terrier, presented to our emergency service after a known ingestion of Gorilla Brand Premium Glue. The dog had ingested the glue about 90 minutes prior to presentation.
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Endoscopic Battery Removal
George, a 10 month old Golden Retriever/Poodle mix (Golden Doodle), presented to our hospital because his owner thought he may have eaten two AA batteries.
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Bone Tumor
Laney is a 10 year old female spayed DSH feline that presented to our facility for anorexia and sensitivity of the head region, noticeably around the mouth.
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Brain Tumor
Maxwell, a 12 year old Domestic Shorthair, presented to the emergency service after his owners found him flailing around at home. He had been more lethargic over the past week.
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