Small cell lymphoma diagnosed on FNA in a 5 year old FS DSH cat
A 5-year-old FS DSH cat, with a history of bladder stones, was presented for vomiting and reduced appetite. Urinalysis showed proteinuria, hematuria, and pyuria. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were lymphopenia and thrombocytopenia; Serum biochemistry revealed an elevated ALT activity, elevated total bilirubin, and elevated BUN. Survey radiographs showed reduced body fat and a full…
03_00184 Slanks B Hepatic lipidosis
A 7-year-old MN DSH was presented for decreased activity, inappetance, and icterus. On physical examination icterus, mild iris atrophy, and a 5-pound weight loss were evident. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry were hemoconcentration, elevated ALT and elevated ALP activity, and marked hyperbilirubinemia. Coagulation panel was within normal range. Survey radiographs showed microcardia, hepatomegaly, and…
Renal neoplasia in a 6 year old MN Pit Bull Terrier
A 6-year-old MN Pit Bull Terrier was presented for PU/PD and decreased appetite. Moderate weight loss was present on physical examination. The only abnormality on urinalysis was isosthenuria. UPC, CBC, serum biochemistry, and bile acids were all within normal limits.
Suspect pancreatic carcinoma in a 15 year old FS Mixed breed dog
A 15-year-old FS mixed breed dog with a history of being Ehrlichia positive, hypothyroid, having a grade 2 mast cell tumor, and a tumor on the right rear leg, was presented for evaluation of diarrhea and decreased appetite. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were mild anemia, elevated amylase, hypoalbuminemia, and hyperglobulinemia.
Primary congenital renal dysplasia and pyelonephritis in a 1 year old FS Boxer
A 1-year-old spayed female Boxer dog was presented for excessive urination and anorexia. Abnormalities on urinalysis were hyposthenuria, trace hematuria, leukocyturia, and bacilli bacteria. Abnormalities on blood chemistry were elevated ALP activity and moderate azotemia. Lyme 4DX test results were negative.
Pneumonia diagnosed by FNA of consolidated lung in a 7 year old FS German Shepherd Dog
A 7-year-old FS German Shepherd with history of treatment for undiagnosed illness was presented for evaluation of considerable weight loss, weakness, lethargy, coughing up bile, anorexia, not urinating and not defecating. Current therapy was prednisone, sucralfate, and tramadol. Abnormalities on physical examination were weakness and labored breathing. Abnormalities on blood chemistry were moderately elevated ALP…
Protein Losing Gastritis/Enteritis (PLE) in a 1 year old F Dachshund dog
A 1-year-old F Dachshund dog was presented for lethargy, anorexia, difficulty breathing, and unusual behavior. The only abnormality on CBC and serum chemistry was hypoproteinemia. Radiographs revealed pleural and abdominal effusion. The pleural effusion was quantified as a transudate containing predominantly lymphocytes. Urinalysis and bile acids were both within normal limits.
03-00142 Princess M Lymphoplasmacytic hepatitis; possible splenic lymphoma -RESEARCH ONLY
A 12-year-old FS German Shepherd, currently on Rimadyl and DES, was presented for decreased appetite, shaking of the head, defecating in the house, and knuckling on the front limbs. Abnormalities on physical examination were pyrexia (103°), bilateral cataracts, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, a pendulous abdomen, and weak hindquarters. Abnormalities on urinalysis were 2+ proteinuria, leukocyturia, and elevated…
Pancreatic and small intestinal lymphoma in a 12 year old FS DLH cat
A 12-year-old FS DLH was presented for anorexia, inappetance, and weight loss for one week. She has history of a previously diagnosed intestinal neoplasm. The patient’s physical examination revealed an unkempt hair coat, a low body score of 2, and palpable 1-2 cm mid and caudal abdominal tissue masses. CBC was within normal limits and…
03_00179 Windsor E Lymphoma
An 11-year-old MN DSH was presented for progressive weight loss over the course of three months without a decrease in appetite. Physical examination found the patient with a body score of 2.5/5 with all else unremarkable. CBC was within normal limits and blood chemistry showed elevated ALT and elevated alkaline phosphatase. Thoracic and abdominal radiographs…