Posted Aug 17 2010 12:29 PM by Angie Baldwin Miya Massey
Miya Massey is a 5 1/2yr old Pug that we lovingly refer to as a poscket Pug because of her small size. Miya only weighs 9lbs. Miya has been coming to Post Pet Hospital since she was a puppy. At her annual exam in June of 2009 Dr. McReynolds noted a growth on her left front leg just below the elbow. At that time the growth was 4cm x 4cm and after a fine needle aspirate, pulling cells out of the growth, a hygroma was suspected. We recommended a padded area to rest to reduce trauma and impact. We did not recommend surgical removal at that time. Miya returned to Post Pet Hospital in March of 2010 because the growth on her elbow had grown in size, and was now the size of a golfball. We aspirated the fluid from the growth and gave the owner an estimate for removal. In May of 2010 Miya returned for us to aspirate the fluid again. At this visit we were unable to drain the growth completely and stongly recommended surgery. Within 2 1/2 wks Miya came in for removal of the growth that was now the size of a kiwi. Dr. Grossers concern at this time was closing the incision after removal and tension on the suture line due to the size of the growth and the area (the elbow) being a joint that is in constant motion. The mass ended up being 7.5cm x 7.5cm and was sent to the lab for histopathology after removal. We placed a pressure bandage in Miyas leg to keep any dead space from filling up with fluid and Miya was discharged that evening. She did remarkably well and her incision looked great at her 2 week suture removal.
The histopath report revealed a mast cell tumor which is malignant (cancerous). Miyas tumor was a grade 1-2 out of 10 and her prognosis is fair. Surgical removal can be curative but these types of tumors frequently recur and have the potential to metastasize (pass into or invade) to the lymph nodes, therefore we will be periodically evaluating Miya for any growth recurrence. Miya continues to do well and recently became a big sister to two Birman kittens! Posted Aug 17 2010 12:29 PM by Angie Baldwin Orbit Jones 
This is Orbit, a 10yr old, domestic shorthair adopted from Animal Control by Buddy and Lisa Jones. Dr. Grosser first saw Orbit as a new pet in January of 2010. Orbits physical exam was unremarkable other than dry skin. Orbit received his Rabies vaccine and had a negative stool sample at that time. Six months later Orbit was brought into Post Pet Hospital for not eating or drinking. After a thorough history and exam, bloodwork and urinalysis were sent to the lab and radiographs were taken.
Radiographs revealed a slightly enlarged liver, a lumpy left kidney, and a possible mass in the vicinity of the stomach.
We placed an intravenous catheter in Orbit and started fluids to rehydrate him while we waited on lab results. Orbit was also placed on a heat source because his temperature was subnormal. Orbits bloodwork and urine showed that he had liver disease. We were able to get his temperature up to a low normal and he started eating a small amount of food for us. We discharged Orbit to the care of his owners after 48 hours of hospitalization. They began force feeding him and giving him water through a syringe at home. At Orbits one week recheck Dr. Grosser was able to palpate a multilobulated mass in the abdomen and became concerned about lymphoma. Orbit was prescribed Prednisone at this time to slow the advancement of and counteract the effects of the tumor(s). Orbit continues to do well at home. He is eating on his own and maintaining his weight at 9lbs. We chose Orbit as our June Pet of the Month because of his remarkable response to treatment and his easy going personality.
Posted Apr 29 2010 12:42 PM by Angie Baldwin Raefer Ruebush
This is Raefer Ruebush, a 15yr old MN Domestic Longhair Cat. Raefer's owner brought him to Post Pet Hospital in October 2009 for his annual exam. Per is his owner Raefer was scratching at his ears and losing weight. Raefer tested negative for ear mites and labwork was normal. Raefer did have mild periodontal disease and was sent home on an antibiotic, Clindamycin, to treat that. Dr. Grosser recommended a dental cleaning and or dental x-rays, and was ruling out anorexia due to periodontal disease. Upon followup via phone call Raefer was doing well and we recommended reweighing him in 2 weeks.
Raefer returned to Post Pet Hospital in February 2010, he had lost 2 more pounds, was vomiting and not eating well. Raefer was lethargic and dehydrated. We stared IV fluids and repeated bloodwork. We also took abdominal x-rays and gave Dexamethasone and Vitamin B complex. Raefer's bloodwork indicated acute renal failure. After hospitalization and IV fluids, Raefer was sent hom on K/D diet for the kidneys and Prednisone.
We rechecked Raefers kidney values in a month and they were within the normal range. Raefer was doing well, no vomiting and had gained almost 4 pounds. We started tapering off the Prednisonoe and continued with the K/D diet and plan to follow up with Raefer in June. Raefer's response to treatment was so remarkable that we chose him for our Pet of the Month! Posted Mar 18 2010 3:41 PM by Angie Baldwin
Suzi Steiner
Each year we anxiously await the arrival of Spring. Spring time also
means Easter baskets full of chocolate bunnies, chocolate eggs and a
wide variety of other assorted chocolates. The fat and sugar in chocolate
can create an unpleasant but temporary upset stomach. The actual toxic
component of chocolate is theobromine. Bakers chocolate contains the
highest level of theobromine followed by dark chocolate and milk chocolate. Chocolate flavored
cakes and cookies will contain the lowest level of
theobromine.
If your dog has just ingested chocolate it is possible to induce
vomiting; otherwise hospitalization and support are needed until the
chocolate has worked its way out of the system. It takes nearly 4 days for
the effects of chocolate to work its way out of a dog's system. Theobromine
causes.
*Vomiting
*Diarrhea
*Hyperactivity
*Tremors
*Seizures
*Racing heart rhythm/abnormal rhythms
*Death in severe cases
This is "Suzi" Steiner, she is a 4 1/2 yr old female/spayed Cocker
Spaniel. On February 23rd "Suzi" ate 6 - 7 ounces of dark chocolate
with the foil wrappers. She was presented to Post Pet Hospital the
next morning. Suzi's symptoms were as follows: agitation, rapid
breathing, tremors and a racing heart rhythm. We placed Suzi on
intravenous fluids and gave Diazepam, a muscle relaxant and anti-
convulsant. We also administered activated charcoal by mouth to
bind to the chocolate and prevent absorption. By the next morning
the original symptoms had subsided. Suzi vomited chocolate and foil
wrappers several times over the next day or two but by day three she
was eating with appetite and back to her normal self!
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Number of OUNCES of CHOCOLATE a Pet Would Need to Ingest for TOXICITY
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Weight of Pet
in Pounds
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5
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10
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15
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20
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25
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30
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40
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50
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60
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70
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80
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90
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100
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Milk Chocolate
(ounces)
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2
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4
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6
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8.2
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10.2
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12.3
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16.4
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20.5
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24.5
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28.6
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32.7
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36.8
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41
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Dark Chocolate
(ounces)
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0.7
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1.4
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2.1
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2.8
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3.5
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4.2
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5.5
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6.9
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8.3
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9.7
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11
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12.5
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13.8
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Baking Chocolate
(ounces)
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0.23
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0.5
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0.7
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0.9
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1.2
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1.4
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1.9
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2.3
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2.8
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3.2
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3.7
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4.1
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4.6
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Posted Feb 19 2010 7:16 PM by Angie Baldwin
Wally Wynder
Meet Wally, he is a 3 1/2 yr old MN Pitbull/Rottweiler mix. Wally was hit by a car on Wednesday evening, January 13th. Wally has a fenced in yard but figured out how to open the gate, got out and was hit on his neighborhood street. Once his owner, Stephanie, realized he had gotten out of the yard she went looking for him. She would call his name and could hear him whining but he would not come to her. She found him sitting on the curb about a block away. Stephanie called Dr. Grosser, who is also her dad, and rushed Wally to Post Pet Hospital.
Wally had abrasions on his left thorax, legs, feet, face, perianal area and a lacerated tongue. Wally also had rear leg paresis/paralysis. Radiographs of the spine were taken and Dr. Grosser discovered that Wally had a lumbosacral luxation/injury & collapsed intravertebral disc spaces,( i.e. spinal-cord trauma.) Wally was extremely painful and anxious. We placed an IV catheter and started intravenous fluids to treat shock, he was given IV pain medication, anti-inflammatories and an ant-acid. We placed a Fentanyl patch for extended pain control. Wally was kept in hospital overnight. The next day we sedated Wally to clean his wounds and reasess his injuries. We continued IV fluids and medications adding in antibiotics. Stephanie would come in each morning and evening to feed Wally and he would urinate and defecate for her when placed on the treatment tub. By day 2 we started Wally on oral medications and by day 3 we discontinued IV fluids. On day 5 we started warm water physical therapy and massage with range of motion exercises. On day 7 Wally got his cart (wheelchair for dogs) but didn't have the strength to support his weight with his front legs yet. We continued his massage and physical therapy and by day 12 he stood up on his own, day 13 he was walking dragging his back end and by day 14 he was actively walking around in his cart.
The first week of February Wally was supporting weight on his left hind leg but still dragging his right hind leg. At this point Wally was able to stay at home through the work day and no longer needed our daily care. Today Wally walks on his own, toe touching on his right hind leg but mainly supporting his weight on the left hind leg. The only thing Wally continues to struggle with is supporting his weight when defecating. We are so happy with Wally's progress and so pleased that he was given the chance to regain his quality of life. For information on carts for canines you can visit www.HandicappedPets.com or call 888-811-PETS.
Posted Jan 22 2010 12:32 PM by Angie Baldwin
Mojo Burkett
 Lawrence Fire Department received a call that a dog was stuck in a pond new years weekend. The diver got there just in time to rescue a 19lb Lhasa mix from under the icy waters. Lawrence Police department and EMT's rushed him to Post Pet Hospital. He had no identification on him and he was suffering from profound hypothermia. His temperature did not register on a standard thermometer. It did not look good for this dog. We continued the oxygen therapy the EMTs had started and initiated warm IV fluids and began medication to counteract the effects of the shock of very low body termperature. Angie and Amanda began vigorous message and warming with hair dryers. About an hour later we got his temperature up to 90 degrees. The next 24hrs were touch and go. Channel 8 news put out a bulletin to try and find his owner. He continued to make slow steady progress. The dog now was named COL (City Of Lawrence). Although he was suffering from respiratory complications he was up and walking the next day. By the third day he was vomiting and we were concerned about pneumonia, kidney involvement and general organ failure. His owner, Shannon Burkett, found us and COL's real name is Mojo. He had escaped from Shannon after Thanksgiving. She had posted flyers at Veterinary offices, Animal Control and the Humane Socieity with no response. She saw Mojo on the news and called us on Monday morning and we confirmed she was the owner. Labwork came back and confirmed kidney failure so we continued with our treatment. Mojo went home that following Friday still not completely well but progressing. We did follow up treatment on the 12th and Mojo seems to have completely recovered. Throughout his ordeal, after he regained consciousness, COL/Mojo maintained his sweet disposition, eagerness for attention and enthusiasm to explore. Mojo owes his survival to the prompt response of Lawerence Fire Department and Police Department, as well as the diligent work of Dr. Grosser and Post Pet Hospital Staff. Mojo's wonderful disposition and enthusiasm for life contributed to his full recovery. Furthermore, Shannon's persistance searching for him and his nursing care is icing on the cake. We would also like to thank HomeAgain for donating a microchip to Mojo. You can also see the story Fox 59 had on the news here.
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