Lymphoma in an 11 year old FS DSH cat
An 11-year-old FS DSH cat was presented with a history of hemorrhagic diarrhea. After changing the diet and starting a course of metronidazole the pet became constipated. Additional history was that there had been loss of appetite and weight loss over a few months. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry were monocytosis and elevated liver…
Dry FIP in a 16 year old MN DSH cat
A 16-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for weight loss, decreased appetite, decreased drinking, and constipation. Physical exam was unremarkable other than poor body condition and palpably thickened intestines. CBC revealed neutrophilia. Blood chemistry showed hyperamylasemia and the T4 was within normal limits. Urinalysis showed a cloudy, amber appearance, hematuria, and a large number of…
Colonic obstipation in a 7 year old MN DSH cat
A 7-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for intermittent vomiting typified by vomiting 2-3 times a week. The patient also had a history of constipation. The physical exam revealed mild dehydration (estimated at 5%), pyrexia, a grade IV/VI heart murmur and large amounts of firm stool in the descending colon. CBC showed a neutrophilia. Blood…
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 stricture in a 17 year old FS DSH cat
A 17 year old spayed female DSH cat was presented for constipation, dehydration and lethargy. Abnormalities on physical examination were dehydration and generalized DJD. On abdominal palpation, movable stool and possible splenomegaly was noted. Leukocytosis was present on CBC. Serum biochemistry revealed hypoalbuminemia and hyperamylasemia. T4 was normal, but free T4 was elevated.
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