Our January Patient of the Month is Bob!

Bob, a 1 year, 9-month-old, neutered male Domestic Shorthair, presented to Meadow Branch Animal Hospital in early January for chronic sneezing and nasal congestion that was not responsive to antibiotic therapy. A subsequent infectious disease panel was unremarkable and rhinoscopy was recommended. Rhinoscopy is a procedure where a small camera is inserted into the nasal passage(s) to visualize tissues and structures. This is an important diagnostic tool that allows us to obtain tissue samples, visualize masses and/or foreign material. In Bob’s case, we found and removed an approximately 1 3/8” long, 1/4” diameter, seed head that appears to be from Virginia Wildrye grass. This is quite a large nasal foreign body for any pet, but especially so for a feline. Bob recovered wonderfully from the procedure and is once again active and playful, living his best life! We thank Bob’s family for being vigilant and taking such wonderful care of him.  
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Here's a note from Bob's family:
Bob is back in his element after a month of not being able to go outside and the respiratory illness that was determined to be from the "object" extracted from his sinus.  Bob came to us a year and a half ago from the road and had been slightly injured.   His tail was broken and had to be amputated.   He was actually named Bob before we knew the tail had to come off!  He is a spark of adventure to our lives and always in to something.   We are very grateful to you all for your excellent care and caring atmosphere.