Pyelonephritis in an 11 year old FS Jack Russell Terrier
An 11-year-old FS Jack Russell Terrier dog was presented with a history of intermittent vomiting and bloody diarrhea over several weeks. Halitosis, ulceration of the lower lip margins, vulva, and periorbital regions, and erythema mucous membranes were present on physical examination. Urine was cloudy with trace proteinuria, 2+ hematuria, leukocyturia, and 2+ bacteriuria was evident….
Gastritis, enteritis and ileus in a 2 year old MN Boston Terrier dog
A 2-year-old MN Boston Terrier dog was presented for vomiting and diarrhea. Abnormalities on CBC and serum chemistry were hemoconcentration, mild thrombocytopenia, and mildly elevated ALT activity. Snap CPL ELISA was normal. Survey radiographs revealed stacking of the small intestine. The pet was treated with SQ fluids, antacids, an antiemetic, and the owner instructed to…
Pancreatic abscess in a 6 year old MN Yorkshire Terrier cross
A 6-year-old neutered male Yorkshire terrier mixed breed dog was initially presented at an emergency referral facility for vomiting and diarrhea. Laboratory testing showed abnormal Snap cPLI, decreased BUN (5), hypokalemia, PCV of 43% and TS at 7 g/dL. Survey radiographs had shown a small amount of gas in the intestines and mild hepatomegaly. A…
Adrenal carcinoma with invasion of the caudal vena cava in a 14 year old FS mixed breed dog
A 14-year-old FS mixed breed dog was presented for pacing, lethargy, and intermittent vomiting and diarrhea over the course of 1-2 months. The physical exam was unremarkable. The only abnormality on urinalysis was 1+ proteinuria with urine culture yielding growth of Escherichia coli. Abnormalities on blood chemistry were increased creatinine and hyperglycemia. T-4 result was…
Typhlitis and lymphadenitis in a 12 year old FS Dachshund dog
A 12-year-old FS Dachshund dog was presented at an emergency facility for intermittent vomiting and diarrhea lasting several weeks. The only obvious abnormality on physical examination was lethargy. She was treated with Famotadine, metronidazole, and discharged with a bland diet. At follow-up examination the following day at the RDVM, the owner reported that the patient…
Spontaneous bowel torsion in a 3 year old FS Labrador Retriever dog
A 3-year-old FS Labrador Retriever dog had been hit by a car one week prior to the ultrasound. The patient sustained pulmonary contusions and was stabilized and discharged. Four days after discharge the patient started having intermittent vomiting, diarrhea and inappetance. The patient possibly ate chicken bones around this time. The patient was given Cerenia…
Urethral mass, suggestive for prostatic carcinoma, in a 11 year old MN Labrador Retriever
An 11-year-old MN Labrador Retriever was presented with a history of increased panting, decreased activity, diarrhea, and increased urination. Physical examination found the dog bright, alert and responsive, with an irregular cardiac rhythm, clear lungs, severely restricted range of motion of both elbows, and a normal abdomen on palpation. On rectal examination of the prostate…
03_00163 Tucker S Lymphoma
A 14 year old FS DSH with a history of constipation was presented with anorexia and intermittent episodes of diarrhea and obstipation. The patient was still drinking, but was less active and had been losing weight. The cat was dehydrated and a heart murmur was auscultated upon examination. Thrombocytopenia was present on the CBC. Blood…
Fibrosarcoma of the spleen and liver diagnosed by Tru-Cut biopsy in a 10 year old MN Pug
A 10 year old MN Pug was presented for the evaluation of anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, and pollakuria. No abnormalities were noted on the physical exam. The CBC showed a neutrophilia, monocytosis, and thrombocytopenia. A serum biochemical profile revealed elevated serum alkaline phosphatase, elevated ALT, elevated AST, elevated GGT enzyme activities as well as hypercholesterolemia.
Fibrosarcoma, liver and spleen in a 10 year old MN Pug dog
A 10-year-old MN Pug dog was presented for the evaluation of anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, and pollakuria. No abnormalities were noted on the physical exam. The CBC showed a neutrophilia, monocytosis, and thrombocytopenia. A serum biochemical profile revealed elevated serum alkaline phosphatase, ALT, AST, GGT enzyme activities as well as hypercholesterolemia.