Intestinal wall mass in a 8 year old MN DLH cat
An 8-year-old MN domestic long hair cat was presented for vomiting, anorexia, depression, and diarrhea. Monocytosis, lymphopenia, and thrombocytopenia was evident on CBC, and serum biochemistry showed hypoalbuminemia, hypocalcemia, elevated AST activity, bilirubinemia, and hyperglycemia. T4 was within normal range. Possible sublumbar lymphadenomegaly and a small intestinal infiltrative disease leading to a partial obstruction was…
Addison’s disease in an 8 year old FS Basset Hound
An 8-year-old FS Basset Hound dog was presented for crying throughout the night and vomiting food, fluid, and mucous. On physical examination, she was found to have pink mucous membranes and a normal body temperature. She had bilateral conjunctivitis as well as a bilateral otitis externa (Malassezia). No abnormalities were noted on auscultation of her…
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…