Left perirenal cyst in a 15 year old FS DMH cat
A 15 year old spayed female DMH cat was presented for progressive disease over a 6-8 month period, characterized by poor coat quality, decreased mobility, reduced activity, and pruritic skin lesions that have not responded to antibiotics and use of an E-collar. Abnormalities on physical examination were alopecia, hyperpigmentation, and thinning of the skin of…
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)-like Syndrome Secondary to Parvoviral Myocarditis
A one month old sheltie cross dog with a history of 5 of 7 littermates dying from parvovirus was presented for lethargy, and diarrhea. Parvovirus was identified in a littermate’s myocardium at necropsy.
Transmural enteritis and peritonitis in a 14-year-old MN Domestic Long Hair cat
A 14-year-old MN DLH cat presented for anorexia, lethargy, and “not doing right”. The physical exam revealed depression, dehydration, and hypothermia. CBC revealed an elevated WBC count of 24,000 with a left shift and lymphocytopenia. Blood chemistry analysis was normal. Urinalysis revealed isosthenuria with neutral pH and negative culture. Radiographic Interpretation: (Images 1-3) The initial…
Lymphoma with amyloid deposition in a 15 year old FS DSH cat
A 15-year-old FS DSH with was presented for decreased appetite and lethargy with a history of hypoalbuminemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalcemia. On physical examination weight loss, pyrexia, dehydration, icterus, and a grade III/VI heart murmur were present. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were leukocytosis with a mature neutrophilia, monocytosis, non-regenerative anemia, azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, and hypocalcemia.
Lung nodules in a 14 year old MN DSH cat
A 14-year-old MN DSH cat with recent history of a normal blood work and a biopsy procedure of a lingual mass of unknown histopathology was presented for anorexia. The patient was treated with Convenia, Cyproheptadine, and Buprenex. A few days later the patient was admitted for supportive care and monitoring due to continued anorexia, and…
Bladder mass in a 9 year old FI Brittany Spaniel
A 9-year-old intact female Brittany Spaniel dog, with previous history of cystotomy, was presented on emergency at a 24-hour facility for vomiting, shaking, painful abdomen, and extreme lethargy. Physical examination found the patient whining and crying, depressed, with tacky mucous membranes, and a firm distended abdomen. The patient was ambulatory but was most comfortable in…
07-00111 Scooby Doo F Unilateral adrenal enlargement—-NEEDS CDX——
A 14-year-old MN mixed breed dog with history of a was presented with historical severe pancreatitis several years ago which necessitated surgery. Patient also has a colonic mass that is not visible on ultrasound. Today owner reports that the patient is lethargic. Prior ultrasound in January 2011 and June 2011 showed a left adrenal gland…
Pyogranulomatous inflammation of enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes in a 15 year old MN DSH cat
A 15-year-old MN DSH with history of constipation and inappropriate defecation was presented for lethargy, decreased appetite, and hypersalivation. Physical examination was limited due to the aggressive nature of the patient. The owner was advised to add a second litter box to the house and monitor his behavior. The patient presented a month later for…
Adrenal mass with caval invasion in a 13 year old FS Greyhound with episodes of collapse
A 13-year-old FS Greyhound with a history of renal insufficiency was presented for collapse, lethargy, and inappetance. The patient was febrile. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were monocytosis, elevated liver enzymes, azotemia, and elevated CPK of 22730. T4 was low.
Necrotizing enteritis with perforation in a 10 year old MN Golden Retriever dog
A 10-year-old MN Golden retriever was presented for lethargy and inappetence. No abnormalities were noted on the physical exam. The following day hematochezia was reported. CBC was within normal limits. Blood chemistry profile revealed elevated cholesterol , elevated total bilirubin, elevated direct bilirubin, hypoproteinemia, hypoalbuminemia, and hypocalcemia. Urinalysis revealed hematuria and bilirubinuria.