Right adrenal mass with caudal vena caval invasion in a 7 year old FS English Bulldog
A 7-year-old spayed female English bulldog was presented for lethargy, shaking and anorexia. Physical examination was within normal limits. Radiographs revealed pulmonary edema and gas patterns in the stomach and gastrointestinal tract.
Obstructive intestinal masses in a 10-year-old MN DSH cat
A 10-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for evaluation of lethargy and poor appetite for the past week. Weight loss was evident and although there was no mention of vomiting, the patient did vomit whilst hospitalized overnight. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were neutrophilia, lymphopenia, and mild hyponatremia. Dilated stomach and a full and…
Pancreatic suppurative inflammation in a 7 year old FS cat
A 7-year-old spayed female cat was presented for vomiting and anorexia. On physical examination, thickened small intestine and a firm mass in the cranial abdomen was present. Abnormalities on CBC and serum chemistry included thrombocytopenia and hyperglobulinemia. Urine, fecal analysis, and T4 were all within normal limits. Cyproheptadine and famotidine was prescribed but the owner…
Thickened ileum in a 9-year-old FS Cairn Terrier dog
A 9-year-old FS Cairn terrier dog was referred for an abdominal ultrasound. There was a history of elevated ALT activity, loss of appetite, and shaking. Mild liver dysfunction had been diagnosed on prior bile acids – pre-prandial 23umol/L; postprandial 28. Abnormalities on recent CBC and serum biochemistry were lymphopenia, elevated ALP, elevated ALT, elevated GGT…
Ileal Mass and Foreign Body in an 11-year-old MN Labrador Retriever dog
An 11-year-old MN Labrador retriever dog was presented with a history of vomiting and hematuria. Recent CBC had revealed eosinopenia and neutrophilia. T4 was low. Prior urine culture a few months prior had been positive for E. coli but a more recent urine culture was negative. The cystitis had been treated with Baytril. There was…
Lymphoma in a 6 year old FS Shepherd mix dog
A 6-year-old FS shepherd mixed dog was presented for evaluation of vomiting, anorexia, loose stool, and polydipsia that had shown some response to Cerenia, Simplicef, and Denosyl therapy. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were hemoconcentration, leukocytosis, and elevated ALT and elevated ALP activity.
Hepatitis, Chronic Active Pancreatitis in a 9 year old MN DSH cat
A 9-year-old MN DSH was presented for evaluation of lethargy, inappetence, and diarrhea. On physical examination, moderate dental tartar, poor body condition (BCS 2/5) and a dull unkempt hair coat was evident. On urinalysis moderate leukosuria, mild hematuria, and normal SG with moderate leukocytes, 2+ protein, 6.5 pH, urine specific gravity 1.035 with a small…
Trichobezoar in a 16-year-old MN DSH cat
A 16-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for evaluation of weight loss and anorexia. Grade II-III/VI heart murmur, systemic hypertension, and tachycardia were present on physical examination. Urinalysis showed an SG of 1.022 and mild hematuria. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were leukocytosis, monocytosis, thrombocytopenia, and elevated urea. T4 was within normal range.
Lymphoid Hyperplasia in a 5-year-old MN poodle cross dog
A 5-year-old MN poodle cross dog that was originally presented with an infection of unknown origin and hyperglobulinemia was now evaluated for anorexia and ADR. CBC showed leukocytosis and monocytosis. Urine specific gravity was normal (1.057).
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A 12-year-old NM Border collie was presented for evaluation of anorexia and lethargy. Icterus was present on physical examination. Elevated liver enzyme activity was evident on serum biochemistry.