Splenic plasmacytoma diagnosed by FNA in a 10 year old MN DLH cat
A 10-year-old MN DLH presented for vomiting, depression, and weakness. Clinical exam findings were uneventful. The complete blood count revealed anemia (PCV 16% – 3+ anisocytosis, 2+ polychromasia, 2+ rouleaux present), neutropenia 1659 (n 2500-8500) and lymphocytopenia 273 (n 1200-8000). Blood chemistry revealed slightly elevated total bilirubin.
Gastric carcinoma in a 4 year old MN Leonberger dog
A 4-year-old MN Leonberger dog was presented for intermittent vomiting and a decreased appetite. The dog was in thin body condition on physical exam. The CBC showed leukopenia, neutropenia, lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia, moderate anisocytosis, moderate poikilocytosis, and moderate acanthocytosis. cTLI, vitamin B12, and folate were within the normal reference range. The dog was re-evaluated due to…
Lymphoma diagnosed by Tru-cut biopsy of mesenteric lymph nodes in a pruritic 2 year old Labrador Retriever
A 2-year-old FS Labrador Retriever was presented for the evaluation of pruritus and being more affectionate (clingy) than usual. The dog had a previous history of a histiocytoma and Lyme disease which had been treated. Generalized areas consisting of collarettes and seborrhea were present on her dorsum. Samples obtained for a fungal assay were negative….
Invasive right adrenal tumor in a 13 year old MN Jack Russell Terrier
A 13-year-old MN Jack Russell Terrier dog presented for a second opinion with panting, weakness, and anorexia. The physical exam revealed mild gingival pallor and mild tachypnea. Complete blood count revealed strongly regenerative anemia (HCT 22%) with spherocytes, marked polychromasia, anisocytosis, and moderate neutrophilic leukocytosis. Blood chemistry revealed only slight azotemia. In house 4Dx was…
Pancreatic lymphosarcoma in a 12 year old FS DSH cat
This 12-year-old FS DSH cat presented for progressive anorexia, lethargy and weight loss. The physical exam revealed a palpable irregular mid-abdominal mass, mild dehydration, mild fever and poor body condition. The CBC revealed slight anemia with anisocytosis, polychromasia, and moderate nucleated RBCs. Blood chemistry revealed mildly elevated ALT, mildly elevated AST, and mildly elevated total…
Chronic active pancreatitis diagnosed by ultrasound-guided FNA in a 15 year old MN DSH cat
This 15-year-old neutered male DSH cat presented for vague not-doing-right clinical signs. Dysuria, anorexia, and lethargy were described. The physical exam revealed a moderately painful mid-cranial abdomen and mild pyrexia. The first CBC was normal except for mild increased bands. The initial blood chemistry analysis revealed only slight azotemia which normalized during hospitalization. Repeat analysis,…