Pancreatic cystic degeneration in a 15 year old FS cat

Pancreatic cystic degeneration in a 15 year old FS cat

A 15-year-old female cat was presented for evaluation of vomiting and not eating. 

03_00376 Millicent R Microhepatica

 A 3-year-old SF Boxer mix was presented for evaluation of acute onset icterus, vomiting, and anorexia. The only abnormality on urinalysis was bilirubinuria. On serum biochemistry severely elevated ALT activity, elevated ALP and GGT 27 activity, total bilirubin cholesterol, PT and PTT, and pre-and postprandial bile acids were present.

Leptospirosis in a 13-year-old MN Border Collie: Our Case Of The Month September 2014

A 13-year-old MN Border Collie was presented for anorexia. Blood chemistry revealed moderate to severe BUN, creatinine and phosphorus with minor ALT, CPK and globulin elevations. Urinalysis revealed isosthenuria was present with a urine PH of 6.0 and some epithelial cells. Clinical dehydration and depression was present. Survey abdominal radiographs and CBC were unreremarkable.

03_00354 Charlie D Possible cirrhosis

A 5-year-old NM poodle was presented for evaluation of chronic weight loss and reduced appetite. On physical examination, weight loss was evident. Urinalysis showed bilirubinuria, proteinuria, and normal SG. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were elevated liver enzyme activity and bilirubin, and low normal albumin.

Lymph node enlargement in a male neutered ferret

The patient is a neutered male ferret of unknown age. The patient presented with history of being weak and wobbly; he had been anorexic and experienced weight loss over the last three days. Abdominal palpation revealed a nodular mid-abdominal mass. Radiographs revealed a potential mass effect adjacent to the kidney. 

Adrenal adenocarcinoma in a 5 year old MN ferret

The patient is a 5 year old neutered male ferret. Pet was presented because he was lethargic, dragging hind legs at times, had abnormal stools, and may have been inappetent. Physical exam revealed a large mass in region of left kidney. Pet did have spleen removed two years prior to today’s visit which came back…