Adrenal Gland Nodule in a 9 year old FS Shih-poo dog
A 9-year-old FS Shih Poo was presented for evaluation of chronic cystitis with elevated ALP activity on blood work.
Parathyroid neuroendocrine neoplasm in a 10 year old MI Beagle
A 10-year-old M Beagle was referred for ultrasonography after presenting for history of hypercalcemia, elevated cholesterol, and dysuria. A parathyroid panel was within normal limits.
Cystic calculi in a 5 year old FS DSH cat
A 5-year-old female spayed DSH cat was presented for evaluation of difficulty urinating for the past 8 months
03_00220 Gabby F Portosystemic shunt
A 7 year old, SF Shih Tzu dog was presented for urolithiasis. The patient has a history of cystotomy for cystic calculi. Urinalysis was within normal limits. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were neutrophilia, elevated ALT and elevated ALP activity, and elevated pre-and post-bile acids.
03_00177 Loki E Portosystemic shunt
A 2-year-old MI Pug was presented for not urinating, lethargy, and one episode of vomiting. On physical examination the urinary bladder was distended and could not be expressed. An attempt was made to place a urinary catheter, but an obstruction was encountered at the base of the os penis. An 8 French urinary catheter was…
Prostatic carcinoma diagnosed by FNA in a 14 year old MN Papillon
A 14-year-old MN Papillon with history of calcium oxalate uroliths and currently on urinary S/O diet was presented for hematuria, stranguria, and dysuria. Trace hematuria and leukocyturia was evident on urinalysis. Physical examination was within normal limits. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry were hemoconcentration, neutropenia, lymphocytosis, elevated CK. T-4 was within normal range. The…
Prostatic lymphoma in a 8 year old M Labrador Retriever
An 8-year-old M Labrador Retriever was presented for anorexia dysuria, dyschezia, and hematuria. Physical examination found an enlarged prostate.
Adrenal carcinoma diagnosed by ultrasound-guided FNA in a 10 year old FS Golden Retriever
10 year old FS Golden Retriever dog was presented for dysuria. The dog also had a history of hypothyroidism. The urinalysis revealed a low specific gravity, hematuria and increased WBCs. The dog returned two days later for the evaluation of excessive panting and constant discomfort and distress. The physical exam was unremarkable except for pustules…
Marked pancreatitis, steatitis, and necrosis in a 7 year old MN DSH cat
This 7-year-old MN DSH presented for dysuria and a history of persistent UTI, which then progressed into episodes of vomiting and general malaise. The physical exam revealed a palpable mass in the cranial abdomen; this was confirmed by radiographs and was positioned caudal to the stomach. The CBC was normal. Blood chemistry was normal except…
Chronic active pancreatitis diagnosed by ultrasound-guided FNA in a 15 year old MN DSH cat
This 15-year-old neutered male DSH cat presented for vague not-doing-right clinical signs. Dysuria, anorexia, and lethargy were described. The physical exam revealed a moderately painful mid-cranial abdomen and mild pyrexia. The first CBC was normal except for mild increased bands. The initial blood chemistry analysis revealed only slight azotemia which normalized during hospitalization. Repeat analysis,…