An 11-year-old FS Labrador mixed breed dog presented for increased thirst. In-house blood chemistry revealed hyperphosphatemia and high cholesterol. CBC found only high HGB. Urinalysis showed low specific gravity, trace proteinuria, and hematuria. Patient returned one month later for recheck exam. Owner reported polyuria and polydipsia. Physical examination found severe dry skin, clumped hair coat with alopecia in several areas, and a pot-bellied appearance (patient obese.) Neither low dose nor high dose dexamethasone suppression test showed suppression. ACTH stim was non-diagnostic.
An 11-year-old FS Labrador mixed breed dog presented for increased thirst. In-house blood chemistry revealed hyperphosphatemia and high cholesterol. CBC found only high HGB. Urinalysis showed low specific gravity, trace proteinuria, and hematuria. Patient returned one month later for recheck exam. Owner reported polyuria and polydipsia. Physical examination found severe dry skin, clumped hair coat with alopecia in several areas, and a pot-bellied appearance (patient obese.) Neither low dose nor high dose dexamethasone suppression test showed suppression. ACTH stim was non-diagnostic.