Gastric foreign body in a 2 year old MN Doberman Pinscher
This 2-year-old neutered male Doberman Pinscher dog was presented for persistent anorexia and occasional vomiting. The physical exam revealed mildly tacky mucous membranes and a tense cranial abdomen. The CBC was normal. Blood chemistry revealed mild ALT and ALP elevations. Urinalysis was not performed.
Small bowel foreign body in a 4 year old MN Himalayan cat
This 4-year-old MN Himalayan cat was presented for 3 days of persistent vomiting, lethargy, and anorexia. The physical exam revealed moderate dehydration and tense abdomen; the cat would not allow deep palpation. The CBC revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift. Blood chemistry demonstrated moderate azotemia, mild hyperglycemia, mild hyponatremia and hypochloremia. The urine was…
Gastric lymphoma in an 8 year old FS DSH cat
This 8-year-old spayed female DSH cat was presented for rapid weight loss, anorexia, and vomiting. The physical exam revealed mild dehydration, intestinal thickening on palpation, and mild hyperthermia. CBC and blood chemistry values were normal. Urinalysis was not performed.
Small intestinal leiomyosarcoma in a 9 year old MN Golden Retriever dog
This 9-year-old MN Golden Retriever was presented for anorexia, lethargy, and limping. The physical exam was normal except for solicited hip pain. The CBC demonstrated a mild leukocytosis with a left shift. Blood chemistry values were normal.
Lymphoplasmacytic, Transmural Enteritis in a 5 year old MN Yorkshire Terrier dog
This 5-year-old MN Yorkshire Terrier was presented for inappetence over a 2 day period. Physical exam of the dog revealed tacky mucous membranes, and focally painful abdomen. The CBC was normal. Blood chemistry analysis revealed mildly elevated BUN and mildly elevated amylase with moderate panhypoproteinemia and moderately low T4. The urinalysis revealed 3+ proteinuria and…
Delayed Pyloric Emptying in a 9 year old MN Boxer dog
This 9-year-old MN Boxer was presented for retching, hyporexia, and foul halitosis. The physical exam, CBC, blood chemistry, and urinalyses were all normal. The dog presented 14 hours postprandial of 1 can of i/d diet. The patient had been empirically treated with amoxicillin and metronidazole for presumed Helicobacter gastritis with partial response over a 3…
Mast Cell Neoplasia in a 15 year old MN DSH cat
This 15-year-old MN controlled hyperthyroid DSH was presented for hyporexia, diarrhea, and hiding. The physical exam revealed poor body condition and palpably ropey intestines. The CBC was normal while the blood chemistry analysis revealed subnormal thyroid levels and mild azotemia. The urinalysis was normal other than mild evidence of UTI.
Colonic Adenocarcinoma in a 12 year old MN DSH cat
This 12-year-old MN DSH was presented for anorexia and weight loss. The physical exam revealed a focally thickened intestine in the mid abdomen but was otherwise normal. The CBC was normal. Blood chemistry evaluation revealed a slightly elevated lipase and slightly elevated triglyceride with moderately subnormal T4. The urinalysis was normal.
Focal Intestinal Perforation in a 10 year old MN Golden Retriever dog
This 10-year-old MN Golden Retriever was presented for vomiting and anorexia over a 4 day period. The clinical exam revealed marked weight loss, a tense caudal abdomen, mild fever, tacky mucosal membranes, and mild dehydration. The CBC revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift. The blood chemistry analysis was normal except for moderate hypoalbuminemia. Urinalysis…
Multiple Gastric Foreign Bodies in a 9 year old MN Pug dog
This 9-year-old MN Pug was presented for persistent vomiting and anorexia over one week that was non responsive to medical therapy over the prior 36 hours. The physical exam of the dog revealed moderate dehydration despite aggressive fluid therapy, multifocal pain on abdominal palpation, mild fever, and weight loss. CBC revealed moderate leukocytosis with toxic…