Transmural enteritis and peritonitis in a 14-year-old MN Domestic Long Hair cat
A 14-year-old MN DLH cat presented for anorexia, lethargy, and “not doing right”. The physical exam revealed depression, dehydration, and hypothermia. CBC revealed an elevated WBC count of 24,000 with a left shift and lymphocytopenia. Blood chemistry analysis was normal. Urinalysis revealed isosthenuria with neutral pH and negative culture. Radiographic Interpretation: (Images 1-3) The initial…
Seminoma in a 26 year old MI Boa Constrictor snake.
A 26-year-old male Boa Constrictor snake (Images 1 and 2) was presented for anorexia and weight loss over a 4 month period. The clinical exam revealed good body condition and attitude. A caudal abdominal mass was palpable. Blood analysis revealed elevated total protein and elevated calcium levels. Mild elevation of uric acid was also present….
Lymphoma with amyloid deposition in a 15 year old FS DSH cat
A 15-year-old FS DSH with was presented for decreased appetite and lethargy with a history of hypoalbuminemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalcemia. On physical examination weight loss, pyrexia, dehydration, icterus, and a grade III/VI heart murmur were present. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were leukocytosis with a mature neutrophilia, monocytosis, non-regenerative anemia, azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, and hypocalcemia.
Lung nodules in a 14 year old MN DSH cat
A 14-year-old MN DSH cat with recent history of a normal blood work and a biopsy procedure of a lingual mass of unknown histopathology was presented for anorexia. The patient was treated with Convenia, Cyproheptadine, and Buprenex. A few days later the patient was admitted for supportive care and monitoring due to continued anorexia, and…
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in a 1 year old MI DSH cat
A 1-year-old intact male DSH was presented for anorexia over a 1-2 day period. Abnormalities on physical examination included hypothermia, a grade IV/VI systolic murmur, and ataxia. Leukocytosis was present on CBC. On survey radiographs, the intestines appeared to be bunched.
03_00209 Serengeti H Metastatic tumor
A 16-year-old Abyssinian was presented for PU/PD and anorexia. On physical examination weight loss was present. The only abnormalities on urinalysis and blood chemistry were isosthenuria and azotemia, respectively. The patient was treated with I.V. fluids, which resulted in an improvement in the azotemia after three days.
03_00210 Lilly S Hepatic inflammation
A 7-year-old FS Beagle was presented for anorexia and not doing right. Abnormalities on blood chemistry were elevated ALT and elevated AST activity, elevated CK, and elevated triglycerides. CBC a month later was within normal limits but recheck blood chemistry showed ongoing elevated liver enzyme activity.
Pyogranulomatous inflammation of enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes in a 15 year old MN DSH cat
A 15-year-old MN DSH with history of constipation and inappropriate defecation was presented for lethargy, decreased appetite, and hypersalivation. Physical examination was limited due to the aggressive nature of the patient. The owner was advised to add a second litter box to the house and monitor his behavior. The patient presented a month later for…
Adrenal mass with caval invasion in a 13 year old FS Greyhound with episodes of collapse
A 13-year-old FS Greyhound with a history of renal insufficiency was presented for collapse, lethargy, and inappetance. The patient was febrile. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were monocytosis, elevated liver enzymes, azotemia, and elevated CPK of 22730. T4 was low.
Intestinal Lymphoma in a 12 year old MN DSH cat
A 12-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for acting hungry but not eating, polyuria, and progressive weight loss. The only significant abnormality on physical examination was a thickened intestine.