Pancreatic nodular hyperplasia and pancreatitis, diagnosed by US-guided FNA, in a 10 year old Labrador Retriever
This 10-year-old Labrador retriever dog presented for acute anorexia and vomiting. The clinical exam revealed a tender cranial abdomen, moderate dehydration, and tacky mucous membranes. The CBC and blood chemistry analysis revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift and mildly elevated amylase and lipase. After 3 days of IV therapy, the bloodwork showed a moderate…
Pancreatic neutrophilic and macrophagic inflammation in an 11 year old FS DSH cat
This 11-year-old indoor/outdoor FS DSH cat presented for lethargy and anorexia. The physical exam revealed a painful mid cranial abdomen and moderate pyrexia. The CBC revealed moderate neutrophilic leukocytosis with a left shift, while blood chemistry analysis revealed moderately elevated total protein and globulins with severe hyperglycemia. The elevation in total protein and globulins and…
Chronic active pancreatitis in a 17 year old FS DSH cat
This 17-year-old FS DSH was presented for anorexia, lethargy, vocalization and mild weight loss. The physical exam revealed a painful cranial abdomen and poor body condition. The CBC and blood chemistry demonstrated mildly elevated BUN, mildly elevated creatinine, mildly elevated ALT, mildly elevated SAP, mildly elevated total bilirubin and mildly elevated CPK with mild anemia…
Pancreatic lymphoblastic lymphoma in a 12 year old FS DLH cat
This 12-year-old FS DLH was presented for profuse vomiting. The clinical exam revealed a swollen abdomen, mild dehydration and a palpable cranial abdominal mass. The CBC and blood chemistry analysis revealed slight ALT elevation, CPK elevation and moderate calcium elevations, moderately regenerative anemia and leukocytosis with a left shift.
Chronic active pancreatitis in an 11 year old MN Balinese cat
This 11-year-old MN Balinese presented for anorexia, lethargy and jaundice 7 days post Bilroth I surgery for resection of a gastroduodenal granuloma. The physical exam revealed dehydration, and focal cranial abdominal pain. The CBC and blood chemistry analysis revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift, moderately elevated total bilirubin and moderately elevated ALT with slightly…
Intestinal lymphoma in a 14 year old MN DSH cat
A 14-year-old neutered male DSH cat, previously managed for hyperthyroidism, was presented for chronic soft stool and weight loss with decreased appetite. The physical exam revealed diffusely thickened small intestine, cachexia, and mild dehydration. The CBC showed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift, elevated monocytes, and elevated eosinophils. Blood chemistry demonstrated mildly elevated amylase and…
Intestinal lymphoma (Intraoperative ultrasound) in a 17 year old FS DSH cat
This 17-year-old FS DSH cat was presented for anorexia and weight loss. The physical exam revealed palpably thickened small intestine and mild dehydration. The original CBC revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift and mild anemia. The patient was treated with broad spectrum antibiotics. Ten days later, the cat exhibited mild persistence of signs. The…
Small bowel foreign body in a 4 year old MN Himalayan cat
This 4-year-old MN Himalayan cat was presented for 3 days of persistent vomiting, lethargy, and anorexia. The physical exam revealed moderate dehydration and tense abdomen; the cat would not allow deep palpation. The CBC revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift. Blood chemistry demonstrated moderate azotemia, mild hyperglycemia, mild hyponatremia and hypochloremia. The urine was…
Small intestinal leiomyosarcoma in a 9 year old MN Golden Retriever dog
This 9-year-old MN Golden Retriever was presented for anorexia, lethargy, and limping. The physical exam was normal except for solicited hip pain. The CBC demonstrated a mild leukocytosis with a left shift. Blood chemistry values were normal.
Regional necrotizing septic serositis in an 11 year old MN DSH cat
This 11-year-old neutered male DSH cat was presented for acute vomiting and lethargy over a 24 hour period with a long term history of eating plants and string. The physical exam was unremarkable without abdominal pain or fever. The CBC demonstrated mild leukocytosis with a left shift. The blood chemistry analysis revealed only mildly elevated…