Gastric carcinoma in a 13 year old MN mixed breed dog
A 13-year-old MN mixed breed dog, with history of chronic intermittent vomiting, was presented for progressively worsening vomiting and decreased appetite. Physical exam was unremarkable. 4DX test was positive for Lyme disease and C6 had a clinically significant titer. Several months later, the patient was having increasing frequency of vomiting. The owner reported that the…
Gastric carcinoma diagnosed on U/S guided FNA, in an 11 year old FS Siberian Husky
An 11-year-old spayed female Siberian Husky dog was presented for a history of anorexia for 1 week duration. Blood chemistry revealed hypoalbuminemia, elevated ALP, and a high GGTP. CBC was within normal limits. Total T4 was low.
Hepatocellular carcinoma and gallbladder mucocele in a 8 year old FS Beagle dog
An 8-year-old FS Beagle dog was presented for lethargy, anorexia, and vomiting. Blood chemistry (9/23/04) revealed elevated Alkaline Phosphatase, high ALT, high CK, hypercholesterolemia, and high anion gap. CBC was unremarkable. T4 was within normal range. Urine Cortisol/Creatinine level (10/11/05) was high. A low-dose dexamethasone suppression test (10/19/05) revealed hyperadrenocorticism.
Gall Bladder (GB) Mucocele in a 10 year old FS Shetland Sheepdog
A 10-year-old FS Shetland Sheepdog with history of being medicated concurrently with steroids and NSAIDS, presented for progressive anorexia with occasional vomiting. Physical exam found the abdomen in this dog slightly painful. Blood chemistry (11/11/08) revealed elevated Alkaline Phosphatase, high ALT, hypercholesterolemia, markedly high GGT, and high BUN:Creatinine ratio. CBC found lymphocytopenia, elevated neutrophils, elevated…
Gall bladder mucocele, cholangiohepatitis in a 6 year old MN Cocker Spaniel dog
A 6-year-old MN Cocker Spaniel dog with history of anxiety was presented for one episode of vomiting, anorexia, decreased drinking, lethargy, tachypnea, and restless behavior. Physical exam found patient painful in the mid-abdomen. Blood chemistry revealed elevated total protein, hyperbilirubinemia, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglobulinemia, elevated Alkaline Phosphatase, elevated ALT, elevated AST and elevated GGTP. CBC found leukocytosis…
Perforating GB mucocele with thickened common bile duct (CBD) and pancreatitis in a 15 year old MN Maltese-Poodle mix dog
A 15-year-old MN Malti-poo was presented for progressive lethargy, anorexia, and weight loss. Physical exam found patient icteric, with a painful cranial abdomen. Blood chemistry revealed mild hyperglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia, hypercholesterolemia, elevated Alkaline Phosphatase, high ALT, high AST, and high GGTP. CBC found leukocytosis, neutrophilia, high bands, monocytosis and high platelet count.
Hepatocutaneous syndrome in a 9 year old FS Yorkshire Terrier with alopecia and crusting foot pads
A 9-year-old FS Yorkshire Terrier was presented for evaluation of a dermatitis characterized by thick crusts involving the pads of all four limbs, as well as the trunk. The crusts were thick and firmly adhered to the underlying dermis. The dog also had hyperkeratosis of the nasal planum, dermatitis of the upper lips and perianal…
Cholelithiasis in a 14 year old FS Miniature Schnauzer dog
A 14-year-old FS Miniature Schnauzer with history of diabetes, seizures, and squamous cell carcinoma of right hind paw (5th digit amputated), was presented for decreased appetite, defecating in house, and vomiting. Physical exam was unremarkable. Patient was admitted for I.V. fluid therapy and nursing care. Blood chemistry revealed hypoalbuminemia, hyperbilirubinemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypochloremia, elevated Alkaline Phosphatase,…
Diabetes, pancreatitis, and intestinal adhesions in a 3 year old FS Pomeranian
A 3-year-old FS Pomeranian dog presented at emergency facility for five episodes of acute vomiting, anorexia, and lethargy. Physical exam found the patient to have a slightly tense, painful abdomen. In-house blood chemistry revealed elevated alkaline phosphatase, hyperphosphatemia, hypercholesterolemia, hyperamylasemia, hyperglycemia, and low chloride. CBC found slightly elevated HCT and eosinopenia. The patient had a…
Pancreatic lymphosarcoma in a 12 year old FS DSH cat
This 12-year-old FS DSH cat presented for progressive anorexia, lethargy and weight loss. The physical exam revealed a palpable irregular mid-abdominal mass, mild dehydration, mild fever and poor body condition. The CBC revealed slight anemia with anisocytosis, polychromasia, and moderate nucleated RBCs. Blood chemistry revealed mildly elevated ALT, mildly elevated AST, and mildly elevated total…