Gastric carcinoma in a 4 year old MN Leonberger dog
A 4-year-old MN Leonberger dog was presented for intermittent vomiting and a decreased appetite. The dog was in thin body condition on physical exam. The CBC showed leukopenia, neutropenia, lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia, moderate anisocytosis, moderate poikilocytosis, and moderate acanthocytosis. cTLI, vitamin B12, and folate were within the normal reference range. The dog was re-evaluated due to…
Foreign body in a 10 month old FS dog
A 10-month-old FS dog was presented for anorexia and possible ingestion of a foreign body. No abnormalities were noted on the physical exam. CBC found an elevated hemoglobin concentration, as well as a leukocytosis due to a neutrophilia and monocytosis. Blood chemistry revealed hyperproteinemia, hyperphosphatemia, and hypochloremia. The T4 was within normal reference range.
Intestinal mast cell tumor, diagnosed on US-guided FNA, in a 12 year old MN Golden Retriever
A 12-year-old MN Golden Retriever dog was presented for the evaluation of anorexia and weight loss (18% weight loss within a two week period.) On physical examination, a large mass was palpated in the abdomen. No abnormalities were noted on the CBC, but the serum biochemical profile showed hypocalcemia, decreased CK, and decreased magnesium.
Lymphoma, eosinophilic lymphadenitis, and eosinophilic enteritis in a 12 year old FS DSH cat
A 12-year-old FS DSH was presented for vomiting for several months, inappetence, and weight loss. On survey radiographs, a possible thickened stomach wall was identified.
Intermediate cardiomyopathy with left atrial clot in an 8 year old MN cat
An 8-year-old neutered male cat was presented with a history of anorexia, constipation, pulmonary edema, dyspnea, and cardiomegaly on survey thoracic radiographs.
Intestinal foreign body in a 9 year old MN German Shepherd dog
A 9-year-old MN German Shepherd dog was presented at an emergency referral hospital for anorexia, weight loss, vomiting, dehydration, and lethargy. Recent blood work showed elevated HCT, leukocytosis, elevated BUN, a Na/K ratio of 26, and hyperphosphatemia.
Gastrointestinal foreign body in a 8 month old MN Cockapoo dog
An 8-month old MN Cockapoo dog was presented with a history of vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, lethargy, and painful abdomen. Leukocytosis was present on CBC, whereas serum biochemistry panel was within normal limits.
Colonic wall thickening in a 14 year old MN DSH cat
A 14-year-old MN DSH was presented for anorexia, vomiting, and weight loss. On physical examination icterus was evident. On survey radiographs of the abdomen, a radiopaque structure was evident in the cranial abdomen whereas thoracic radiographs were within normal limits.
Intestinal stromal tumor in a 11 year old MN Brittany Spaniel dog
An 11-year-old MN Brittany Spaniel dog was presented for anorexia, lethargy, weight loss, and anemia. Urinalysis was within normal limits. On CBC regenerative anemia, leukocytosis, neutrophilia, and monocytosis were present. Abnormalities on serum chemistry were hypoalbuminemia, low albumin/globulin ratio (0.7), hypocalcemia, and hypomagnesemia.
Gastric neoplasia in a 11 year old MN Shepherd mixed dog
An 11-year-old MN Shepherd mix was presented for weight loss, inappetance, and vomiting. Recent blood work was within normal limits and the only abnormality on urinalysis was crystaluria – few triple phosphate and rare amorphous phosphate. Radiographs were not taken.