14 year old DMH with weight loss and hypoalbuminemia
Miss Katsy is a 14 1/2 year old DMH with a history of weight loss, intermittent vomiting and hypoalbuminemia. X-rays were mostly unremarkable except for a small L kidney which was confirmed on US. Lab work: abnormals UA: Sg 1.036, pH 6.5. 1+ hematuria and trace protein. Sed clear Profile: Albumin 2.2 (2.6-3.9) Calcium 8.4…
Vomiting young cat
– 10 month old FS Sphynx feline on and off history of vomiting, decreased appetite and wt loss – neutrophilia on bloodwork otherwise viral testing NEG, biochem unremarkable – rDVM placed pet on Clavamox with no improvement – no history of fever u/s thickened stomach wall, trace abdominal effusion and enlarged jejunal LN’s DDx: IBD/gastritis,…
Icteric patient – bile duct obstruction?
Patient is a 9 yr, FS, Pug, 14.69#. Pet is a diabetic and has developing icterus, vomiting and lethargy. Has an elevated ALT, ALP and t bili of 7.1 and elevated WBC. Pet does seem painful with pressure over the gall bladder and right cranial abdomen. A snap PLI was normal. Liver is small on…