Case Studies
Meet Smokey! A canine multiple myeloma patient in remission
Smokey, a Miniature Schnauzer, came into Animal Emergency & Specialty Center’s oncology service in January 2018. He was diagnosed with advanced-staged multiple myeloma by his primary veterinarian. Multiple myeloma is rare in both humans and dogs. It is a rare, malignant plasma cell cancer affecting the bone marrow and other blood producing organs. There is…
Read MoreMeet Felix: A Trauma Case Study
Felix, an 8-year-old Australian shepherd mix, was on a walk with his owner when he was aggressively attacked by another dog. His owners noticed a swelling on his right side, but couldn’t find many external wounds. They brought him in to Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga where he was rushed to the treatment…
Read MoreConfirmed Case of Canine Influenza in Knoxville
This week, Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville treated a confirmed case of canine influenza in a dog who was boarded at a Knoxville kennel with a dog who had attended a dog show in Georgia. This three-year-old hound became acutely ill with respiratory symptoms while boarding. She presented to Animal Emergency & Specialty…
Read MoreJessica: An Oncologic Surgical Case Study
Cancer is a devastating diagnosis for any pet. Thankfully for pet owners in the greater Knoxville area, there is hope…even for extreme cases. The skill and ingenuity of the veterinary specialists at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center helped extend Pamela Williams’ dog’s life. Ten years ago, Pamela adopted Jessica, a two-year-old West Highland White Terrier…
Read MoreCase Study: Toby Smith
In October 2016, Toby was hit by car. His regular veterinarian referred him to us at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center. Toby was unstable when he arrived due to his traumatic injuries. He had a severely fractured pelvis, partial proptosis of his left eye, severe road rash, and inguinal bruising. Additionally, Toby had a very…
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