Pulmonary carcinoma diagnosed by lung FNA in a 12 year old FS Kerry Blue Terrier
A 12-year-old FS Kerry Blue Terrier dog was presented for evaluation of poor appetite and not being himself. He also had a history of periodic lethargy.
Septic suppurative pericarditis in a 13 year old FS DSH cat with diabetes
This 13- year-old DSH FS cat presented for lethargy, anorexia and tachypnea. The patient has a history of diabetes, labored breathing, weakness in the hind limbs, and anemia. Blood work revealed a hematocrit of 25.4%, BUN of 61, and a WBC count of 35000 with monocytosis. Urine specific gravity was 1.022. Chest radiographs revealed severe…
Benign splenic mass in a 10 year old FS Saint Bernard
The patient is a 10 year old FS Saint Bernard canine. The patient presented for an annual exam but a mass was palpated in abdomen. The owner noted that the patient may be slightly lethargic but it was difficult to tell if this was an aging change. Otherwise the physical exam was within normal limits….
06_00104 Snowflake M Right ureteral obstruction with ureterolith
An 11-year-old SF Bichon dog was presented with a history of 3-4 days of lethargy, anorexia, and vomiting. Abnormalities on physical examination were tense abdomen, mild dehydration, and moderate dental tartar. Urinalysis (free-flow sample) showed inappropriate SG, (1.017), hematuria, and, pyuria. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were leukocytosis, monocytosis, neutrophilia, azotemia, and hyponatremia.
15-00137 Sadie S Hemangiosarcoma right atrium——-NO IMAGES——-
A 10-year-old SF Golden retriever was presented for evaluation of acute onset lethargy and vomiting, with a hematocrit of 36%. On survey thoracic radiographs a diffuse multifocal nodular pulmonary pattern was evident.
Feline Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Emergency Rapid Echocardiogram for Respiratory Distress in a 4 year old Maine Coon Cat
A 4-year-old NM Maine Coon was presented for evaluation of tachycardia, irregular heart rate, and respiratory distress.
Cardiac Mass in Right Auricle with Tamponade in a 10 year old Rottweiler Dog
A 10-year-old SF Rottweiler cross was presented with a history of lethargy and not doing right. On physical examination depression and polypnea was evident. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were elevated liver enzyme activity. Cardiomegaly was present on survey radiographs. Blood pressure was normal (140).
Endocarditis, Ruptured Chordae, Mitral prolapse, and Aortic Aneurism with Thrombus and Suspected PTE in a Large Breed Dog undergoing Chemotherapy
A middle aged mixed breed FS dog was presented for evaluation of poor appetite, lethargy, polypnea, and recent onset heart murmur. Additional history is that the patient has had chemotherapy for neoplasia and is currently on prednisone therapy. Abnormalities on physical examination were hind limb deficits and weight loss. CBC revealed leuokocytosis. Serum chemistry was…
08-00069 Abbey S Splenic mass—-NEED SI—NO IMAGES———
An 11-year-old SF Weimaraner dog was presented for evaluation of diarrhea, weight loss and lethargy. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were elevated globulins and elevated liver enzyme activity. An abdominal mass was evident on survey radiographs.
Liver Mass in a 13 year old FS Lhasa Apso dog
A 13-year-old FS Lhasa Apso dog with a history of lethargy, coughing, and pancreatitis was presented for increase in vomiting and diarrhea that had been present for the past 2-3 days. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were thrombocytosis, severely elevated ALP (2000) and severely elevated GGT (781), and elevated ALT (235) activity.