An 11-year-old MI Staffordshire Bull Terrier was presented for hematuria with no signs of straining. On physical examination, the prostate was not palpable on rectal examination. Bilirubinuria and hematuria was evident on urinalysis. Although the urine culture was negative, the patient was treated with a course of antibiotics. Ultrasonography and castration were recommended. Urinalysis showed only hematuria. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry were elevated HCT, low MCHC, neutrophilia, lymphopenia, elevated CK, and high Anion Gap. Total T-4 and free t-4 were both normal.
An 11-year-old MI Staffordshire Bull Terrier was presented for hematuria with no signs of straining. On physical examination, the prostate was not palpable on rectal examination. Bilirubinuria and hematuria was evident on urinalysis. Although the urine culture was negative, the patient was treated with a course of antibiotics. Ultrasonography and castration were recommended. Urinalysis showed only hematuria. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry were elevated HCT, low MCHC, neutrophilia, lymphopenia, elevated CK, and high Anion Gap. Total T-4 and free t-4 were both normal.