Assignment #5

Case studies for your review on this website: #4, #7, #11

1) What are the two (2) most common underlying causes of adult-onset vaginitis in dogs? List two (2) treatment options for adult-onset vaginitis in dogs.

2) Will ovariohysterectomy cure signs of false pregnancy? Why or why not?

3) REVIEW QUESTION: Describe the physiology and endocrinology of mammary development and lactation in bitches. Why are bitches predisposed to mastitis during lactation?

4) You are presented with a 9 year old intact female Miniature Poodle. She has developed several mammary masses within the last two weeks. On physical examination, you can palpate five firm masses, varying in diameter from 5 to 15 mm, beneath the two cranial nipples on the right side. All else is normal. Using the abbreviated charge sheet information below, generate an estimate for diagnosis and treatment. Explain your rational for all charges.

University of Minnesota
Veterinary Medical Center
ITEM CHARGE ($)
Office call, referral 150
Office call, extended 77
Office call, brief 45
Hospitalization 28/day
Anesthesia 41/hr
OHE 478
Mass removal 60/mass
Dental prophy 414
Complete blood count 37
Chemistry profile, full 69
Chemistry profile, pre-surgical 43
Coagulation panel 55
Urinalysis 31
Aerobic culture and sensitivity 37
Radiographs - two views 149
Ultrasound 86
Surgical pathology 88
Fine-needle aspirate cytology 32
Fluid therapy (LRS) 14/hr
Antibiotic therapy 21-76
Bandage materials 32
Post-operative analgesics 83
E-collar 14

 

 


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