R Adrenal Mass
One more question then no vet med for the weekend! – 11 year old FS Golden-Poodle Cross presented for owner concern of increased appetite, panting more and drinking more water than usual; owner is a worry-wart – routine blood panel showed midly elevated ALP (200’s), CBC wnl, urine SG 1.024, +1 protein, urine cort:crea 17…
PLN?
– 9 year old diabetic FS Min Schanuzer presented for vomiting – bloodwork indicates hypoalbuminemia (17), hyperglycemia, ALP 200’s – free flow urine positive for protein, glucose, ketones (urine pro:cre ratio pending) – ul/s showed mildly enlarged, mildly hyperechoic liver (typical for diabetics I think); no evidence of mucocele – jejunal LN’s reactive; a small…
Weight loss in a cat
-12 year old cat -3 pound unexplained weight loss, no real clinical signs -Mesenteric lymphadenopathy, FNA came back as reactive -Dilated bile duct, no obstruction -Generalized hyperechoic liver -I thought I saw something in the caudal thorax, viewed through the liver. Radiographs didn’t show anything so I was likely mistaken. Am I just seeing some…
traumatic hernia?
MN middle aged DSH cat has history of trauma (possibly run by car) 3 weeks ago. Xray showed pubic sinfisis fracture and caudal vertebrae fracture. treated conservatively with cage rest and pain relief. No signs of urinary issues nor swellings seen at that time. eating, drinking urinating and defecating normally now but on a review…