Intestinal lymphoma in a 14 year old MN DSH cat
A 14-year-old neutered male DSH cat, previously managed for hyperthyroidism, was presented for chronic soft stool and weight loss with decreased appetite. The physical exam revealed diffusely thickened small intestine, cachexia, and mild dehydration. The CBC showed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift, elevated monocytes, and elevated eosinophils. Blood chemistry demonstrated mildly elevated amylase and…
Gastrointestinal foreign body in a 6 year old FS Boxer
This 6-year-old FS Boxer dog was presented for immediate postprandial vomiting over the past 3 days with concurrent diarrhea. The physical exam was largely normal with liquid brown diarrhea and hematochezia noted on rectal palpation. The CBC was normal. Blood chemistry analysis revealed slightly decreased albumin and moderately elevated amylase and lipase. Urinalysis was normal….
Suppurative pancreatitis and steatitis in a 6 year old Maltese dog of unknown gender
This 6-year-old Maltese presented for diarrhea, poor appetite, and lethargy immediately prior to the sonogram with a history of acute vomiting 2 weeks prior that had resolved without intervention. The patient also presented concurrently with acute anal sacculitis and dermal hot spots. Outpatient therapy with antibiotics proved mildly effective. CBC and blood chemistry analysis demonstrated…
Focal nodular pancreatitits in a 13 year old FS Mixed breed
This 13-year-old mixed breed FS dog presented for vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy and anorexia. The physical exam revealed mild dehydration and cranial abdominal pain. CBC and blood chemistry panel revealed only a severely elevated lipase and mildly elevated amylase. The patient had been treated unsuccessfully on an outpatient basis for one week and then was hospitalized…
Ileocecocolic Intussusception in a 6 month old M Chesapeake Bay Retriever dog
This 6-month-old M Chesapeake Bay Retriever was presented for acute and persistent vomiting over the prior 36 hours. The patient had a 1 week history of diarrhea as well. The physical exam revealed mild dehydration, tacky mucous membranes, and a tense abdomen that did not allow for deep palpation. The CBC demonstrated mild anemia while…
Mast Cell Neoplasia in a 15 year old MN DSH cat
This 15-year-old MN controlled hyperthyroid DSH was presented for hyporexia, diarrhea, and hiding. The physical exam revealed poor body condition and palpably ropey intestines. The CBC was normal while the blood chemistry analysis revealed subnormal thyroid levels and mild azotemia. The urinalysis was normal other than mild evidence of UTI.
Acute Transmural Enteritis from Perforation in a 13 year old FS Cockapoo dog
This 13-year-old FS Cockapoo was presented for vomiting and diarrhea with mild anorexia. The clinical exam was normal except for mild mid abdominal discomfort on palpation. Body temperature was normal. The CBC revealed a mild regenerative anemia and moderate leukocytosis with a left shift. Blood chemistry analysis revealed moderately elevated SAP and mildly elevated amylase…
Chronic Gastritis in a 3 year old MN mixed breed dog
This 3-year-old MN mixed breed dog was presented for persistent vomiting and diarrhea. Physical exam was normal. Blood analysis revealed moderate hypoalbuminemia with mild hypoproteinemia. Repeated stool analyses were normal.
Gastric Foreign Body in a 12 year old FS Portuguese Water Dog
This 12-year-old FS Portuguese Water Dog presented for acute onset of anorexia, lethargy, vomiting and diarrhea. The physical exam revealed hematochezia present on rectal exam with mild dehydration and distended stomach.
Duodenal Foreign Body, Moderate Lymphoplasmacytic Enteritis, in a 5 year old FS Bichon Frise dog
This 5-year-old FS Bichon Frise dog presented for 5 weeks of vomiting and diarrhea with a recent onset of lethargy. The physical exam revealed mild dehydration and focally painful abdomen. Blood analysis demonstrated mild leukocytosis with a left shift and mild hypoalbuminemia.