Intestinal foreign body in a 12 year old MN German Shepherd Dog
A 12-year-old MN German Shepherd Dog was presented for persistent vomiting and anorexia over a 3 day period. The physical exam revealed moderate dehydration and a palpably enlarged and painful spleen. The CBC presented slight neutropenia. Blood chemistry analysis revealed only a moderately elevated amylase.
Intestinal lymphoma in a 14 year old MN DSH cat
A 14-year-old neutered male DSH cat, previously managed for hyperthyroidism, was presented for chronic soft stool and weight loss with decreased appetite. The physical exam revealed diffusely thickened small intestine, cachexia, and mild dehydration. The CBC showed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift, elevated monocytes, and elevated eosinophils. Blood chemistry demonstrated mildly elevated amylase and…
Lymphoblastic intestinal lymphoma in a 2 year old Maine Coon cat
This 2-year-old Maine Coon cat was presented after five days of vomiting and anorexia. The physical examination revealed mildly thickened intestines and 5% dehydration. Blood analysis revealed mild regenerative anemia and slightly elevated globulin levels.
Jejunal foreign body and emerging peritonitis in a 12 year old MN Cairn Terrier
A 12-year-old neutered male Cairn Terrier dog, with a chronic history of well managed diabetes and hyperadrenocorticism, was presented with a history of vomiting and anorexia over a 3 day period. The physical exam was normal other than mildly tacky mucous membranes and slight dehydration. The CBC was normal. Blood chemistry was stable with chronically…
Suppurative pancreatitis and steatitis in a 6 year old Maltese dog of unknown gender
This 6-year-old Maltese presented for diarrhea, poor appetite, and lethargy immediately prior to the sonogram with a history of acute vomiting 2 weeks prior that had resolved without intervention. The patient also presented concurrently with acute anal sacculitis and dermal hot spots. Outpatient therapy with antibiotics proved mildly effective. CBC and blood chemistry analysis demonstrated…
Focal nodular pancreatitits in a 13 year old FS Mixed breed
This 13-year-old mixed breed FS dog presented for vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy and anorexia. The physical exam revealed mild dehydration and cranial abdominal pain. CBC and blood chemistry panel revealed only a severely elevated lipase and mildly elevated amylase. The patient had been treated unsuccessfully on an outpatient basis for one week and then was hospitalized…
Pancreatic carcinoma in a 14 year old MN DSH cat
This 14-year-old MN DSH presented for partial anorexia, progressively worsening abdominal pain on serial examinations, and weight loss. CBC and blood chemistry analysis revealed a severe lipase elevation with otherwise normal parameters.
Gastric foreign body in a 7 year old MN Dachsund
This 7-year-old MN Dachshund dog was presented for excessive salivation and anorexia of sudden onset with progressive dysuria. The physical exam was normal. CBC and blood chemistry analyses were normal. Urinalysis revealed concentrated urine with a 4-10 WBC/HPF.
Pancreatitis and mesenteric steatitis 10 Year Old MN Weimaraner
This 10-year-old MN Weimaraner presented for anorexia, occasional vomiting, weight loss, and poor body condition. The clinical exam revealed a mildly tender abdomen and mild fever. CBC and blood chemistry analysis revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift, slight elevations in amylase and elevated SAP and mild hypomagnesemia.
Intestinal lymphoma (Intraoperative ultrasound) in a 17 year old FS DSH cat
This 17-year-old FS DSH cat was presented for anorexia and weight loss. The physical exam revealed palpably thickened small intestine and mild dehydration. The original CBC revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift and mild anemia. The patient was treated with broad spectrum antibiotics. Ten days later, the cat exhibited mild persistence of signs. The…