Gastric lymphoma, diagnosed on U/S guided FNA, in a 12 year old FS DSH cat
A 12-year-old spayed female DSH cat was presented for evaluation of decreased appetite. Abnormalities on physical examination included weight loss and a possible abdominal mass on palpation. CBC showed neutrophilia and lymphocytopenia.
FIP in a 1 year old MN Ragdoll cat
A 1-year-old male neutered Ragdoll cat was with history of chronic eye problems presented for decreased appetite and loose stools for 3 days. Physical exam found patient pyrexic at 104.4 degrees fahrenheit. Suspected enlarged lymph nodes were found on abdominal palpation. Subcutaneous fluids were administered, and patient was discharged with appetite stimulants. Blood chemistry and…
Presumptive protein-losing enteropathy, inflammatory bowel disease, or lymphoma in a 6 year old hound mix dog
A 6-year-old female spayed Hound mix dog was presented for decreased appetite, increased drinking, and watery diarrhea for 4 days. Physical exam found soft, fluid filled bowels on abdominal palpation. An anti-diarrheal injection was administered, and the patient was discharged with oral anti-diarrheal medication, along with Tylan powder. Approximately 1 week later, the patient presented…
Intestinal mass in a 7 year old FS Rottweiler dog
A 7-year-old FS Rottweiler dog was presented for vomiting, intermittent diarrhea, and inappetence for 1 week. There had been a partial response to IV fluids and Cerenia for 2 days. Blood work was within normal limits.
Round cell neoplasia suspect in a 5-year-old MN Greyhound dog
A 5-year-old MN greyhound dog was presented for acute onset vomiting, pain, and anorexia. Additional history was that the dog lives near a cattle farm.
03_00223 Cody P Mucocele
An 8 year old NM Maltese was presented for acute onset anorexia and being depressed. The only significant abnormality on urinalysis, CBC, and serum biochemistry was severely elevated ALT and ALP activity.
08-00039 Roxy S Splenic and hepatic masses——-NO IMAGES—-
A 13-year-old FS mixed breed canine was presented for weakness and anorexia. On physical examination the mucus membranes were pale and the abdomen was tense on palpation. Urinalysis showed an inappropriate SG, proteinuria, pyuria, and 2+ granular casts. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were anemia, leukocytosis, neutrophilia, monocytosis, hyperglobulinemia, azotemia, and elevated ALP activity,…
Left atrial enlargement with suspected rupture and pericardial effusion in a 13 year old FS Poodle
A 13-year-old female spayed Poodle dog was presented with a history of chronic valvular disease, moderate left atrial enlargement, and tricuspid valve regurgitation. Patient is now acting weak and is anorexic. The patient is currently on enalapril twice daily. Blood work performed revealed renal disease with an elevated BUN and creatinine.
Intussusception in a 10 year old MN German Shepherd mixed dog
A 10 year-old MN Shepherd mixed dog presented with a 2-3 month history of intermittent vomiting and a more recent anorexia. Abnormalities on physical examination were dehydration and a 3 cm firm left anal sac mass. The only significant finding on CBC and serum biochemistry was hypoalbuminemia. Survey radiographs showed no evidence of pulmonary metastases…
Septic pyogranulomatous splenitis in an 11 year old Standard Poodle dog
An 11-year-old FS Standard Poodle was presented for depression and anorexia. The physical exam revealed mild palpable splenomegaly. Blood analysis revealed a moderate neutrophilia (43,000 WBC) with a left shift. Blood chemistry was normal.