Hepatitis, Chronic Active Pancreatitis in a 9 year old MN DSH cat
A 9-year-old MN DSH was presented for evaluation of lethargy, inappetence, and diarrhea. On physical examination, moderate dental tartar, poor body condition (BCS 2/5) and a dull unkempt hair coat was evident. On urinalysis moderate leukosuria, mild hematuria, and normal SG with moderate leukocytes, 2+ protein, 6.5 pH, urine specific gravity 1.035 with a small…
03-00250 Toby S Portal fibrosis *BK*—-NO IMAGES—–
A 15-year-old NM Labrador was presented for evaluation of diarrhea.
03_00246 Bullwinkle A Hepatitis, mucocele *BK*
A 15 year old female spayed mixed canine with a history of decreased appetite, diarrhea, and ataxia was presented for evaluation of being unable to walk, weak and lethargic, anorexic, and possible seizures. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were severely elevated liver enzyme activity, bilirubinemia, hypokalemia, and elevated pre-prandial bile acids. Systolic blood pressure was normal.
03-00243 Kramer V Biliary Mucocele——NO IMAGES—-
A 13-year-old MN Sheltie had initially been presented at the primary veterinarian for lethargy, anorexia, vomiting, and diarrhea with abnormalities on CBC and serum chemistry being leukocytosis, azotemia, elevated TP, inorganic phosphate, cholesterol, and ALP activity. The pet was subsequently referred to a 24-hour emergency referral hospital were on physical examination discomfort on abdominal palpation…
Pancreatitis with regional lymphadenopathy in a 7 year old MN American Eskimo dog
A 7-year-old NM American Eskimo dog was presented for evaluation of vomiting, diarrhea, inappetence, and abdominal pain. Pancreatitis was suspected on blood work due to elevated lipase and amylase. The dog had improved with medical intervention (anti-emetics, H2 blockers, pain meds, SQ fluids, and Flagyl) but colitis signs were still present.
Bladder mass in a 17 year old MN Siamese cat
A 17-year-old NM Siamese was initially presented with PU/PD, increased appetite, and a bout of vomiting and diarrhea. Weight loss was noted on physical examination. The patient was later presented again with a hematuria. Bleeding from the penis, pale mucosa, and inappropriate mentation status (sitting sternal with head down) were present on physical examination. Urinalysis…
Renoliths and cystic calculi in a 10 year old MN Pomeranian
A 10-year-old neutered male Pomeranian dog was presented for evaluation of severe vomiting, inappetence, diarrhea, and lethargy. A cystotomy had been done two years ago. The patient only eats table food, and is on no specific medications. The only significant finding on physical examination was mild cranial abdominal discomfort. Inappropriate SG (1.023), 1+ protein, ands…
03_00231 Whiley S Mucocele
A 7-year-old NM terrier mixed canine was presented with a 3 day history of vomiting and anorexia that initially improved with fluids, lactulose and clavamox but there was vomiting, lethargy and diarrhea for the past 24 hours. Initial bloods showed left shift neutrophilia, hypoalbuminemia, elevated liver enzyme activity, bilirubinemia, and hypoglycemia. On follow up bloods,…
FIP in a 1 year old MN Ragdoll cat
A 1-year-old male neutered Ragdoll cat was with history of chronic eye problems presented for decreased appetite and loose stools for 3 days. Physical exam found patient pyrexic at 104.4 degrees fahrenheit. Suspected enlarged lymph nodes were found on abdominal palpation. Subcutaneous fluids were administered, and patient was discharged with appetite stimulants. Blood chemistry and…
Presumptive protein-losing enteropathy, inflammatory bowel disease, or lymphoma in a 6 year old hound mix dog
A 6-year-old female spayed Hound mix dog was presented for decreased appetite, increased drinking, and watery diarrhea for 4 days. Physical exam found soft, fluid filled bowels on abdominal palpation. An anti-diarrheal injection was administered, and the patient was discharged with oral anti-diarrheal medication, along with Tylan powder. Approximately 1 week later, the patient presented…