Multiple Gastric Foreign Bodies in a 9 year old MN Pug dog
This 9-year-old MN Pug was presented for persistent vomiting and anorexia over one week that was non responsive to medical therapy over the prior 36 hours. The physical exam of the dog revealed moderate dehydration despite aggressive fluid therapy, multifocal pain on abdominal palpation, mild fever, and weight loss. CBC revealed moderate leukocytosis with toxic…
Focal Intestinal Perforation in a 10 year old MN Golden Retriever dog
This 10-year-old MN Golden Retriever was presented for vomiting and anorexia over a 4 day period. The clinical exam revealed marked weight loss, a tense caudal abdomen, mild fever, tacky mucosal membranes, and mild dehydration. The CBC revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift. The blood chemistry analysis was normal except for moderate hypoalbuminemia. Urinalysis…
Acute Transmural Enteritis from Perforation in a 13 year old FS Cockapoo dog
This 13-year-old FS Cockapoo was presented for vomiting and diarrhea with mild anorexia. The clinical exam was normal except for mild mid abdominal discomfort on palpation. Body temperature was normal. The CBC revealed a mild regenerative anemia and moderate leukocytosis with a left shift. Blood chemistry analysis revealed moderately elevated SAP and mildly elevated amylase…
Intestinal Stromal Tumor in an 11 year old FS Springer Spaniel dog
This 11-year-old FS Springer Spaniel was presented for straining to urinate and abdominal distension. No other symptoms were noted by the owner. The physical exam revealed a large palpable abdominal mass. Radiographs revealed a large soft tissue mass but the origin was not evident. Blood analysis demonstrated mild anemia and mild leukocytosis with a left…
Lymphoplasmacytic Eosinophilic Gastritis in a 2 year old MN Labrador Retriever dog
This 2-year-old MN Labrador Retriever presented for chronic vomiting and lethargy that was not responsive to empirical medical treatment. The clinical exam revealed a low body condition score but was otherwise unremarkable. Radiographs were unremarkable. The CBC and chemistry revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift, mildly elevated amylase and mildly elevated total protein with…
Intestinal Mast Cell Tumor in a 14 year old FS DSH cat
This 14-year-old FS DSH was presented for anorexia and weight loss. The physical exam revealed a mild focal intestinal thickening. The CBC revealed moderate regenerative anemia and moderate leukocytosis with a left shift and band cells. Blood chemistry was normal. Radiographs demonstrated an increased soft tissue opacity in the mid abdomen.
Intestinal Carcinoma in a 15 year old MN DSH cat
This 15-year-old MN DSH was presented for 3 pounds of weight loss over a 3-month period with normal appetite. Physical exam was unremarkable except for poor body condition. CBC revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift and normal chemistry analysis.
Lymphoblastic Gastric Lymphoma in a 8 year old MN DSH cat
This 8-year-old MN DSH presented for 2 days of vomiting and lethargy. The physical exam revealed mild dehydration. Blood analysis was normal except for a mildly elevated CPK and a mild leukocytosis with a left shift.
Gastric lymphoma in a 12 year old MN DSH cat
This 12-year-old MN DSH presented for vomiting, anorexia and weight loss. The physical exam revealed a palpable cranial abdominal mass and poor body condition. Blood analysis revealed mild SAP and BUN elevation with a moderate leukocytosis with a left shift
Duodenal Foreign Body, Moderate Lymphoplasmacytic Enteritis, in a 5 year old FS Bichon Frise dog
This 5-year-old FS Bichon Frise dog presented for 5 weeks of vomiting and diarrhea with a recent onset of lethargy. The physical exam revealed mild dehydration and focally painful abdomen. Blood analysis demonstrated mild leukocytosis with a left shift and mild hypoalbuminemia.