Temporary abdominal packing for management of persistent hemorrhage after liver lobectomy in three dogs with hepatic neoplasia.

Objective: To describe the technique and outcome of temporary abdominal packing for control of persistent hemorrhage from liver lobectomy sites in 3 dogs with hepatic neoplasia.

Series Summary: Three dogs were treated with massive transfusion for hemoperitoneum secondary to bleeding hepatic tumors. Surgical resection of the affected liver lobe(s) was performed but hemostasis could not be achieved through conventional methods.

Acute respiratory distress syndrome and septic shock in a cat with disseminated toxoplasmosis.

Objective: To describe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and septic shock in a cat with disseminated toxoplasmosis.

Case Summary: A 2-year-old neutered male domestic shorthair cat was presented for acute respiratory distress. At the time of presentation it had been receiving cyclosporine for treatment of eosinophilic dermatitis.

Concurrent cranial mediastinal Blastomyces granuloma and carcinoma with cranial vena caval syndrome in a dog.

This report describes an unusual progression of blastomycosis in a dog with concurrent mediastinal carcinoma. The dog was evaluated for respiratory distress. Diagnostic results revealed chylothorax and a cranial vena caval thrombus.