06_00130 Scruffy S Thickened urinary bladder wall
A 4-year-old SF Maine Coon was presented for evaluation of urinary incontinence, hematuria, struvite crystalluria, and defecating outside the box. The signs had started about 6 months prior to assessment and there was urinary incontinence while walking. The only abnormalities on physical examination were a small firm/thickened bladder and hard feces. Urinalysis revealed struvite crystals…
03-00142 Princess M Lymphoplasmacytic hepatitis; possible splenic lymphoma -RESEARCH ONLY
A 12-year-old FS German Shepherd, currently on Rimadyl and DES, was presented for decreased appetite, shaking of the head, defecating in the house, and knuckling on the front limbs. Abnormalities on physical examination were pyrexia (103°), bilateral cataracts, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, a pendulous abdomen, and weak hindquarters. Abnormalities on urinalysis were 2+ proteinuria, leukocyturia, and elevated…
Cholelithiasis in a 14 year old FS Miniature Schnauzer dog
A 14-year-old FS Miniature Schnauzer with history of diabetes, seizures, and squamous cell carcinoma of right hind paw (5th digit amputated), was presented for decreased appetite, defecating in house, and vomiting. Physical exam was unremarkable. Patient was admitted for I.V. fluid therapy and nursing care. Blood chemistry revealed hypoalbuminemia, hyperbilirubinemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypochloremia, elevated Alkaline Phosphatase,…