Pancreatitis and gastric stasis in a 4 year old female spayed Welsh Terrier
A 4 year old spayed female Welsh Terrier dog was presented for vomiting. Abnormalities on initial examination included pyrexia at 102.1, polypnea, and a soft, tense cranial abdomen on palpation. The patient was treated for pancreatitis and was discharged once she had improved. After the owner removed the patient’s Fentanyl patch, she once gain developed…
Gallbladder mucocele in a 12 year old FS Beagle dog
A 12-year-old FS Beagle was presented with a history of having elevated liver enzyme activity and recent onset of anorexia and acute onset of vomiting. Physical examination was within normal limits. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry were leukocytosis and worsening ALP and ALT activity.
Invasive right adrenal mass in a 10 year old MN Labrador Retriever
A 10-year-old MN Labrador Retriever dog was presented for the evaluation of polyuria and polydipsia of one week’s duration. Physical exam found the patient to be panting excessively, as well as having a pendulous abdomen. Blood chemistry revealed hyperbilirubinemia, an elevated GGT enzyme activity, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hypocalcemia, hypernatremia, hyperchloremia, a high BUN/Creatinine ratio, and a…
Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s disease) in a 2 year old FS Rottweiler
A 2-year-old FS Rottweiler dog was presented for lethargy, vomiting, and anorexia. The CBC demonstrated a leukocytosis consisting of a lymphocytosis, an eosinophilia, and a basophilia. Blood chemistry revealed azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, hyponatremia, and hyperamylasemia. The CBC and chemistry were repeated 3 days later and revealed persistence of the lymphocytosis. The serum biochemical profile revealed a…
Lymphoma and extramedullary hematopoiesis of the spleen and liver diagnosed by FNA in a 5 year old FS Boxer
A 5-year-old FS Boxer was presented for vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, and weight loss. The blood chemistry revealed elevated ALT and elevated AST enzyme activities. The CBC showed a leukocytosis consisting of a neutrophilia and a monocytosis. Thoracic radiographs were performed; there was no evidence of mass lesions, and the cardiac silhouette was within normal limits.
Lymphoma and extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH) in a 5 year old FS Boxer dog
A 5-year-old FS Boxer dog was presented for vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, and weight loss. The blood chemistry revealed elevated ALT and elevated AST enzyme activities. The CBC showed a leukocytosis consisting of a neutrophilia and a monocytosis. Thoracic radiographs were performed and there was no evidence of mass lesions and the cardiac silhouette was within…
Lymphoplasmacytic enteritis, granulomatous lymphangitis in a 13 year old MN Beagle. *May 2010 COM*
A 13-year old MN Beagle dog was presented with vomiting, diarrhea, inappetance, and lethargy. The clinical exam revealed 5% dehydration and mildly tender mid-cranial abdomen. CBC, biochemistry, and urinalysis were normal. Folate was mildly elevated. CPL was Negative. Empirical treatment with metronidazole, Cerenia, and SQ fluids produced only minor positive clinical response.
Duodenal carcinoma in a 7 year old MN DSH cat
A 7 year old MN DSH cat was presented for decreased appetite and weight loss. On physical examination, weight loss and a grade II-III/VI systolic heart murmur were evident. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry included anemia, neutrophilia, hypocholesterolemia, and elevated CPK activity. T4, and FeLV/FIV were all normal.
Ovarian cyst and segmental endometrial squamous metaplasia in a 13 year old FI DSH cat
A 13 year old DSH was presented for evaluation of abdominal distension and anorexia. On survey radiographs small intestinal wall thickening, mid abdominal mass, abnormal shape to the urinary bladder, and a small liver were evident.
Bilateral adrenal enlargement in a 13 year old FS DLH cat
A 13-year-old FS DLH cat was presented to the clinic for the evaluation of a swollen abdomen, alopecia, and anorexia. The cat had a prior history of surgical correction of a corneal ulcer. The blood chemistry performed at the time of the corneal ulcer had shown a mild azotemia and hyperamylasemia. The CBC showed a…