The canine splenic mass and non-traumatic hemoabdomen caused by a ruptured splenic mass are common clinical presentations to both emergency

“Sasha” is a 12 year old F/S DSH who was referred for a 2 week history of inappetance and weight loss. 

The use of the AFAST®-TFAST® DH (Diaphragmatico-Hepatic) view should be part of all veterinary ultrasound training, a conclusion drawn from a recent

All sonographers performing TFAST® should focus on learning the Big 3 – described in this FASTvet Blog.  See the FASTVet Video

  Fig. 1:  The classic starting point and depth at the AFAST®-TFAST® Diaphragmatico-Hepatic (DH)H view. Note the thin white (hyperechoic)

“Tucker” is a 12 year old M/N Collie that presented for a 3 day history of vomiting and inappetance.    Physical