Colonic mass in a 14 year old FS DSH cat
A 14-year-old FS DSH cat was presented for the evaluation of anorexia, diarrhea and rectal bleeding. The cat also had a 2-year history of obstipation for which she was receiving lactulose on a regular basis, as well as a grade III/VI systolic murmur and renal disease. Blood chemistry and CBC were unremarkable. T4 was within…
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…
Lymphoma in an 8 year old FS Beagle dog
An 8 year-old FS Beagle dog was presented for intermittent diarrhea of several months duration. There was no history of vomiting, and the dog remained active and continued to eat well. The dog had undergone an exploratory laparotomy in 2000 at which time multiple enlarged intra-abdominal lymph nodes were identified. Biopsy results of the enlarged…
Cecal leiomyoma diagnosed on ex-lap, in an 11 year old MN Pit Bull dog
11 year old MN Pit-bull was presented with clinical signs of colitis of several months’ duration which had been controlled with anti-inflammatory dosages of prednisone. An abdominal mass was palpated on physical exam. The CBC was within normal limits. A mild elevation of the ALP enzyme activity was present on the serum biochemical profile.
Gastrointestinal foreign body in a 8 month old MN Cockapoo dog
An 8-month old MN Cockapoo dog was presented with a history of vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, lethargy, and painful abdomen. Leukocytosis was present on CBC, whereas serum biochemistry panel was within normal limits.
Linear Foreign body in a 5 month old MN cat
A 5-month old MN cat was present with a history of vomiting and diarrhea. GI tract foreign body was suspected. Recent laboratory testing had shown neutrophilia, thrombocytopenia, and elevated ALP activity.
Gastrointestinal string foreign body, emerging perforation in a 2 year old M Toy Poodle dog
A 2-year-old male intact Toy Poodle was presented with hypothermia, lethargy, vomiting, and intermittent diarrhea. Recent blood work revealed elevated HCT, monocytosis, hypokalemia, and hypochloremia. On survey radiographs a dilated and gas filled stomach and intestines were evident.
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…
15_00048 Sonny C Mitral insufficiency, suspect left atrial tear
A 6-year-old MN Yorkshire terrier with history of elevated ALP activity and current therapy with Denosyl, was initially presented for evaluation of a slight but persistent cough, PU/PD, and diarrhea for one week duration. Abnormalities on physical examination were a pot-bellied abdomen and pyrexia (103.2В°). CBC and blood chemistry showed mildly elevated MCHC, hypoglycemia, elevated…
03-00143 Cody H Microvascular dysplasia and portoazygous shunt—–RESEARCH ONLY—–
A 2-year-old MN Malti-poo was presented for recheck examination after being evaluated at an emergency facility for anorexia, diarrhea, and a pruritic face. Abnormalities on blood work at the emergency facility were elevated ALT activity and bilirubinuria. Physical examination was unremarkable. CBC and blood chemistry showed leukocytosis, neutrophilia, monocytosis, elevated BUN, high BUN/Creatinine ratio, and…