Left ureteral obstruction and left hydronephrosis in an 8 year old MN Himalayan mix
An 8-year-old MN Himalayan mix was presented for anorexia, vomiting, lethargy, and lack of defecation for two days. Mucous membranes were tacky, heart and lungs clear, and there was a palpable bladder with discomfort in the cranial abdomen on physical examination. Urinalysis showed 4+ proteinuria and hematuria, but urine culture yielded no growth. Abnormalities on…
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…
Lymphoma in a 6 year old Australian Shepherd mix dog
A 6-year-old Australian Shepherd mix dog was presented for diarrhea. Due to the fractious nature of patient, only a limited exam could be performed. The patient was discharged with two antidiarrheal medications and a dewormer. Less than 2 months later, the patient was presented again due to lethargy, vomiting and diarrhea. In-house blood chemistry showed…
Neoplasia of epithelial origin diagnosed by abdominal fluid analysis in a 10 year old FS mixed breed dog.
A 10-year-old FS mixed breed dog was examined for anorexia and lethargy. Weight loss and muscle atrophy were noted on physical exam. Preoperative blood work revealed azotemia, hypoalbuminemia, and hyperglobulinemia. CBC found a low hematocrit, low RBCs, and a neutrophilia. PT and PTT were both within normal reference range.
Lymphoma diagnosed by Tru-cut biopsy of mesenteric lymph nodes in a pruritic 2 year old Labrador Retriever
A 2-year-old FS Labrador Retriever was presented for the evaluation of pruritus and being more affectionate (clingy) than usual. The dog had a previous history of a histiocytoma and Lyme disease which had been treated. Generalized areas consisting of collarettes and seborrhea were present on her dorsum. Samples obtained for a fungal assay were negative….
Mast cell disease diagnosed by FNA of mesenteric lymph nodes in a 9 year old MN DSH cat
A 9-year-old MN DSH was presented for the evaluation of lethargy, and vomiting. The cat had been previously diagnosed with multiple cutaneous mast cell tumors. He also had a history of receiving Depo-medrol injections. The cat was febrile and had a painful abdomen on palpation. Previous blood work had shown an elevation of the ALT…
Addison`s disease in a 10 year old MN West Highland White Terrier
10 year old MN West Highland White Terrier was presented to a referral hospital from a 24h emergency hospital. The patient was diagnosed with Addison’s disease 7 years ago, and the owner reported that the dog had been markedly lethargic recently. On physical examination, the dog was mildly dehydrated and had a mildly tense abdomen…
Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s disease) in a 2 year old FS Rottweiler
A 2-year-old FS Rottweiler dog was presented for lethargy, vomiting, and anorexia. The CBC demonstrated a leukocytosis consisting of a lymphocytosis, an eosinophilia, and a basophilia. Blood chemistry revealed azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, hyponatremia, and hyperamylasemia. The CBC and chemistry were repeated 3 days later and revealed persistence of the lymphocytosis. The serum biochemical profile revealed a…
Clinical Addison’s disease with bilateral adrenal masses in a 14 year old FS Beagle
A 14-year-old FS Beagle presented for lethargy and acting not quite herself. Urinalysis showed an increased pH, low specific gravity, and hematuria. An ACTH stimulation was performed on the dog, and results were consistent with a diagnosis of hypoadrenocorticism.
Lymphoplasmacytic enteritis, granulomatous lymphangitis in a 13 year old MN Beagle. *May 2010 COM*
A 13-year old MN Beagle dog was presented with vomiting, diarrhea, inappetance, and lethargy. The clinical exam revealed 5% dehydration and mildly tender mid-cranial abdomen. CBC, biochemistry, and urinalysis were normal. Folate was mildly elevated. CPL was Negative. Empirical treatment with metronidazole, Cerenia, and SQ fluids produced only minor positive clinical response.