Case of the Month
| Case of the month is a new page to our website where we post pictures and descriptions of some of the most interesting cases brought into our office each month. If you haven't already done so, please check out our previous cases: Napoleon Nitro GRACIE Gracie, a 7-year-old female Yorkie, presented with vomiting, dark-orange colored urine and loss of appetite. Gracie had developed stones in her gall bladder and bile duct. Gall bladder disease in dogs is a relatively frequent problem identified through blood work, x-ray and ultrasound. Bile is stored in the gall bladder and released into the small intestine when a meal is taken, where it facilitates digestion of fat. The gall bladder can become infected with bacteria, inflamed, form stones or develop cancer. Some patients may exhibit occasional bouts of vomiting, diarrhea or abdominal pain. Others may be severely ill with jaundice or peritonitis (inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity, a life-threatening issue). Fortunately, many dogs with gall bladder disease are recognized early through the above-mentioned procedures and can respond favorably to treatment, as did Gracie! |
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