Transitional cell carcinoma of the trigone and prostate is suspected in a 9 year old MN Shetland Sheepdog with hematuria
A 9-year-old neutered male Shetland Sheep dog was presented for evaluation of urine dribbling urine and hematuria.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatic cysts, and bilateral abdominal cryptorchidism in a 7 year old MI German Shepherd Dog
A 7 year old male intact German Shepherd Dog was presented for evaluation due to not defecating for the past few days, dribbling urine, and exhibiting lethargy. The patient was also cryptorchid, but the testicles had not been found surgically. On rectal palpation, digital entrance to the rectum was obstructed. UA and CBC/Chem were not…
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A 13-year-old FS retriever cross with history of left adrenelectomy for an adrenocortical adenoma and steroid hepatopathy was presented for not doing right, polypnea, urinary incontinence, and losing his toe nails. The patient was currently on Deramaxx for DJD. On physical examination the patient was QAR, had normal heart and lung sounds, showed polypnea, and…
Adrenal mass in an 8 year old FS German Shepherd mix
An 8-year-old FS German Shepherd mixed breed dog with history of polyuria and polydypsia was presented for urinary incontinence. The only pertinent finding on physical examination was a slightly tense abdomen on palpation. The only abnormality on urinalysis was isosthenuria. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry were thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, elevated ALT, ALP, and triglycerides. T4…
Polypoid changes of the cystourethral junction in an 11 year old FS German Shepherd Dog
An 11-year-old spayed female German Shepherd dog was presented for leaking urine. On physical examination, the patient was quiet, alert and responsive, and had matted, wet hair on the vulva. Abnormalities on urinalysis included proteinuria, 3+ hematuria, leukocyturia, cocci bacteria, a few triple phosphate and amorphous urate crystals. Urine culture yielded coagulase positive Staphylococcus spp….
Left adrenal mass, suspected functional adenocarcinoma, in a 12 year old FS Labrador Retriever
A 12-year-old FS Labrador Retriever, currently being treated with Rimadyl and Tramadol for chronic swollen hocks, was presented for PU/PD and urine leaking urine that had not responded to Proin (phenylpropanalamine). CBC was within normal limits. Abnormalities on blood chemistry were elevated ALT and ALP activity. Adrenal function testing showed elevated urine cortisol: creatinine ratio,…
Prostatic abscess and Sertoli cell tumor in a 11 year old MN Labrador Retriever dog
An 11 year old MN Labrador Retriever canine (no descended testicles were present but this was an adopted dog with shelter history) was presented for progressive weight loss (4 pounds over a few months), hair loss, and leaking of urine. Abnormalities on physical examination were alopecia on the hind limbs and flanks and urinary incontinence….
Severe pulmonic stenosis and right heart enlargement in a 6 year old MI mixed breed dog
A 6 year old intact male mixed breed dog was presented for dribbling urine. The only abnormality on physical examination was a heart murmur. Urinalysis was within normal limits.
Splenoazygos shunt in a 4 year old F Shih Tzu dog
A 4-year-old F Shih Tzu was presented for loss of bladder control, lethargy, and PU/PD for one month. Abnormalities on physical examination were pyrexia (104° F), depressed, and a painful abdomen on palpation. CBC and blood chemistry showed leukocytosis, low MCV, neutrophilia, hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, and hypomagnesemia. On survey abdominal radiographs renomegaly, urinary calculi, and decreased…