Johnny D. Hoskins, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Signalment: Canine, Greyhound, 2.5 years old, female spayed, 65 lbs. Clinical history: The dog has a persistent urinary tract problem ? hematuria for at least one year according to the owner. The dog improves with antibiotics, but once finished, hematuria starts again. Therapy has included Clavamox.

QPlease review the clinical causes and management of abnormal movements in dogs.

Signalment: Canine, Golden Retriever, 4 months old, female, 28 pounds. Clinical history: The puppy presents for vaccinations and has a potbelly.

Q: Please provide a brief review on the clinical usefulness of heparin products in dogs and cats.

Signalment. Canine, Bernese Mountain dog, 9 years old, female spayed, 70 lbs.

Editor's Note: In our ongoing telemedicine series, Dr. Johnny Hoskins presents medical case studies. The format is heavily focused on radiology and ultrasonography and details complicated, yet fairly common cases most veterinarians will be exposed to in practice.

Q: Please provide a brief review of the clinical management of atrial fibrillation in older dogs and cats.

Q: Could you provide a brief review on the current nonsurgical procedures for correcting a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in dogs?

Signalment: Canine, Golden Retriever, 7 years old, male, castrated, 72.2 lbs. The dog presents for progressive worsening PU/PD and generalized weakness for four to five weeks. The dog is showing anorexia and vomiting thick yellow bile since last evening. The dog has collapsing episodes in the rear legs. Therapy has included NPO for two days, intravenous fluids and metoclopramide.

Signalment:Canine, Sheltie, 13 years old, male castrated, 36 lbs.Clinical history: The dog presents for polydipsia, marked alopecia, hyperpigmentation and skin thickening on ventral cervical, ventral abdomen and dorsal pelvic areas. Right testicle is also enlarged.

Q: Could you provide a brief review on the causes and management of granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis (GME) in dogs?

Signalment. Feline, domestic shorthair, 13 years old, female spayed, 13 lbs. Clinical history. The owner presents the cat for recent hair loss on its back.

Q: Could you review the causes and management of diabetes mellitus in older cats?

Signalment: Canine, Basset Hound, 9 weeks old, female, 12 lbs.

Will you provide a brief review as to causes and management of hypercalcemia in older dogs and cats?

Signalment: Canine, Chinese Shar Pei, 3-year-old, female, 41 lbs.

Q: What are potential causes of seizure activity in puppies and kittens, and the possible management?

Dr. Johnny Hoskins troubleshoots the problems of identifying and treating Cushing's Disease.

Signalment: Canine, Labrador Retriever cross, 8 years/4-month-old, male castrated, 52.4 lbs.

Dr. Johnny Hoskins tackles some of the common errors made in diagnostic testing and the importance of regular testing in aging pets.

Signalment: Canine, Beagle, 6-year-old, male castrated, 62 lbs.

Q: What is a major shortcoming of some selected veterinary practices in year 2002?

Signalment: Canine, Yorkshire Terrier, 11-year-old, female spayed, 15 lbs.

Dr. Johnny Hoskins recommends practical principles for diagnosing and managing common gastrointestinal problems.

Signalment: Canine, mixed breed, 10-year-old, male castrated, 88 lbs.

Q: Please provide a quick review about various treatments available for the management and control of vomiting in dogs.

Q: Several dogs seen recently in our clinic have increased numbers of platelets. What does this mean?

Signalment: Canine, Sheltie, 11-year-old, female spayed, 32 lbs.

Q. Renomegaly is often seen in older cats. What are the differential considerations?

The dog presents for weight loss, acting strangely and urinary incontinence.