Possible portosystemic shunt (PSS) in an 8 year old MN Yorkshire Terrier dog
An 8-year-old MN Yorkshire Terrier dog was presented for the evaluation of lethargy, and chronic polyuria/polydipsia. The dog had been worked up two years previously for a possible portosystemic shunt (via ultrasound) due to elevated serum bile acids. The dog has been receiving a number of supplements as hepato-protectants. Physical exam was unremarkable. Blood chemistry…
Pancreatitis with post hepatic obstruction in a 5 year old MN DSH cat
A 5-year-old MN DSH was presented for anorexia, lethargy, and vomiting. The only significant finding on physical examination was icterus. On CBC, thrombocytopenia and lymphopenia were present. Elevated serum proteins, hyperglobulinemia, elevated liver enzyme activity, bilirubinemia, hyperglycemia, and hyperamylasemia were evident on serum biochemistry. FIV/FELV test was negative, and T4 was within normal limits. Titers…
Corn cob intestinal foreign body in a 5 year old FS Labrador Retriever dog
5 year old FS Labrador retriever was presented for repetitive vomiting, hematemesis, severe halitosis, lethargy and depression. Lateral and ventral/dorsal radiographs revealed a dilated stomach to four times its normal size, as well as dilated loops of bowel dorsal to the stomach. Hypokalemia and hypochloremia were present on the serum biochemical profile. Leukocytosis was present…
Intestinal foreign body in a 9 year old MN German Shepherd dog
A 9-year-old MN German Shepherd dog was presented at an emergency referral hospital for anorexia, weight loss, vomiting, dehydration, and lethargy. Recent blood work showed elevated HCT, leukocytosis, elevated BUN, a Na/K ratio of 26, and hyperphosphatemia.
Gastrointestinal foreign body in a 8 month old MN Cockapoo dog
An 8-month old MN Cockapoo dog was presented with a history of vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, lethargy, and painful abdomen. Leukocytosis was present on CBC, whereas serum biochemistry panel was within normal limits.
Intestinal stromal tumor in a 11 year old MN Brittany Spaniel dog
An 11-year-old MN Brittany Spaniel dog was presented for anorexia, lethargy, weight loss, and anemia. Urinalysis was within normal limits. On CBC regenerative anemia, leukocytosis, neutrophilia, and monocytosis were present. Abnormalities on serum chemistry were hypoalbuminemia, low albumin/globulin ratio (0.7), hypocalcemia, and hypomagnesemia.
Gastrointestinal string foreign body, emerging perforation in a 2 year old M Toy Poodle dog
A 2-year-old male intact Toy Poodle was presented with hypothermia, lethargy, vomiting, and intermittent diarrhea. Recent blood work revealed elevated HCT, monocytosis, hypokalemia, and hypochloremia. On survey radiographs a dilated and gas filled stomach and intestines were evident.
Intestinal wall mass in a 8 year old MN DLH cat
An 8-year-old MN domestic long hair cat was presented for vomiting, anorexia, depression, and diarrhea. Monocytosis, lymphopenia, and thrombocytopenia was evident on CBC, and serum biochemistry showed hypoalbuminemia, hypocalcemia, elevated AST activity, bilirubinemia, and hyperglycemia. T4 was within normal range. Possible sublumbar lymphadenomegaly and a small intestinal infiltrative disease leading to a partial obstruction was…
Pancreatic carcinoma in a 12 year old MN DSH cat
A 12-year-old neutered male DSH cat was presented for inappetence, polydipsia, and lethargy. The patient had a history of FLUTD and pancreatitis. Recent laboratory testing had shown leukocytosis and hyperlipasemia. Abdominal pain was present on abdominal palpation. Loss of abdominal detail was evident on survey abdominal radiographs.
Duodenal foreign body in a 4 year old MN Labrador Retriever *Sep 2010 COM*
A 4-year-old MN Labrador retriever was presented for vomiting food and bile over the prior 5 days. The owner reported no potential for foreign body consumption. Physical exam revealed mild dehydration, depression, excessive panting, mild tender cranial abdomen, and slightly slow capillary refill time (2 seconds.) Blood analysis was normal except for minor anemia and…