Suspect canine gastric FB
12 year old mn Westie with history of chronic intermittent vomiting and diarrhea presumed to be IBD Most recent episode is not responding to usual tx (metronidazole, Rx diet) Dog is no longer vomiting but acting depressed Bloodwork is pending; dog last ate 8 hours prior to scan. Abdominal US shows a strong shadowing pattern…
Asymptomatic cat with elevated WBC ct
New client presented with asymptomatic senior cat. Senior bloodwork showed an increased wbc- 26000 (neutrophilia, lymphopenia), normal U/A, and normal profile/thyroid, adv recheck CBC – after Convenia injection given 7/23/20, WBC count improved to 18000 but neutrophilia persists. Cat continues to eat and drink normally. Radiographs show decreased detail in the cranial abdomen and increased…
Progressive vomiting and hemoptysis in a 10 yr old FS Westie
Could not add the still pics to my previous post so am posting here:
Gastric wall mass in a 10yr old FS Westie
10 year old FS West Highland Terrier with chronic progressive vomiting and hemoptysis. Radiographs showed a possible mass or filling defect in the gastic body Abdominal ultrasound shows a 3.46cm (l) x 2.25cm (d) hypoechoic mass originating from the dorsal gastric wall and projecting into the gastic lumen (fundus). I had to place the patient…
polycystic kidneys, cystic liver and ascites in a 8yr old mn DSH
Abdominomegaly with peritoneal effusion noticed by owner about 1 week ago. Lethargic, eating less for about 2 days. No previous medical conditions, not seen by vet for at least 5 years. On exam found heart murmur, grade III/VI. Chemistry profile shows ALP 142 (10-90), ALT 105 (20-100),BUN 52 (10-30), creat=2.1 (0.3-2.1),Ca 12.4 (8-11.8). Radiographs show…
Eccentric RV enlargement in a 9 yr old dyspneic Pitbull
9 yr old 49 lb MN Pitbull presented for chronic, progressive dyspnea. Radiographs show cardiomegaly, pulmonary infiltrate, and possible pulmonary nodules HWT is antigen negative. Dog has not been on HW preventative. ECG shows a regular sinus tachycardia Primary DVM reported that dog became cyanotic and collapsed when placed in lateral restraint for shaving. Lasix…
Intra-abdominal lymphadenopathy, hemoptysis, and melena in a 7 yr old MI Lab
7 yr MI Lab Ret presented for inappetance and vomiting on 7/16/2020. Diagnosed w/ pancreatitis, r/o fb, toxin ingestion, stomach ulcer, neoplasia. Returned today with copious amount of hematemesis – digested blood. Severely lethargic. Abdomen distended and painful. CBC and chem prof were wnl in the morning. PT/PTT was also wnl.
2nd degree AV block in 11 yr old FS pitbull
11 yr old FS pitbull presented for mast cell tumor removal on dorsum Patient had a collapsing episode in the clinic (fell down and urinated) ECG showed 2nd degree AV block Echocardiogram shows normal cardiac measurements, trace MVI, small TVI with velocity of 2.8m/s. No masses or effusions are seen. Concurrently run ECG shows 2nd…
13 month MN Siberian with gastric mass
13 month old mn Siberian presented for vomiting and anorexia. Labwork showed mild azotemia Abdominal ultrasound shows a hypoechoic gastric wall mass My rule outs include juvenile lymphoma, leimyoma, leiomyosarcoma, adenocarcinoma, GIST, granuloma, MCT…. Any other thoughts?
14yr FS DMH with distended GB, cystic duct and CBD
14yr FS DMH with inappetence, weight loss, and jaundice TBil=5.3, ALT= 345, ALP=230, GGT=6 Abdominal ultrasound shows a turbid gallbladder with an echogenic, thickened wall (2-3mm), dilated and tortuous cystic and CBD with thickened walls. Gravity-dependent sludge is present in the GB but I do not see any slude or bile stones in the CBD…