A 12-year-old FS German Shepherd, currently on Rimadyl and DES, was presented for decreased appetite, shaking of the head, defecating in the house, and knuckling on the front limbs. Abnormalities on physical examination were pyrexia (103°), bilateral cataracts, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, a pendulous abdomen, and weak hindquarters. Abnormalities on urinalysis were 2+ proteinuria, leukocyturia, and elevated microalbumin. On CBC and blood chemistry anemia, monocytosis, and hyperglobulinemia were evident. T4 was low and a 4DX test negative. A coagulation panel was within normal limits.
A 12-year-old FS German Shepherd, currently on Rimadyl and DES, was presented for decreased appetite, shaking of the head, defecating in the house, and knuckling on the front limbs. Abnormalities on physical examination were pyrexia (103°), bilateral cataracts, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, a pendulous abdomen, and weak hindquarters. Abnormalities on urinalysis were 2+ proteinuria, leukocyturia, and elevated microalbumin. On CBC and blood chemistry anemia, monocytosis, and hyperglobulinemia were evident. T4 was low and a 4DX test negative. A coagulation panel was within normal limits.