Granular lymphocytic lymphoma diagnosed by FNA of thoracic masses in a 4 year old MN DSH cat
A 4-year-old MN DSH was presented for being not himself lately. Abnormalities on physical examination were increased respiratory effort and bilateral muffled heart sounds on auscultation. CBC, blood chemistry, and FeLV/FIV assay were all within normal limits. Thoracic radiographs showed pleural effusion with opacification of the heart. Approximately 80mls of turbid, hemorrhagic fluid was aspirated…
Wet-form FIP in a febrile 6 month old FS DSH cat
A 6-month-old FS DSH was presented for not doing well. The patient was pyrexic and had slightly pale mucous membranes. Blood chemistry revealed a high AST enzyme activity, hypoalbuminemia, hyperbilirubinemia, low BUN, low creatinine, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, and a low NA/K ratio. No abnormalities were noted on the CBC. FeLV/FIV was negative. Patient was admitted to…
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.
Prostatic abscess treated with abscess drainage antibiotic injection and neuter (ADAIN) procedure in a 9 year old MI Poodle dog
A 9-year-old MI poodle, with history of calcium oxalate crystalluria, presented for acting strangely. Per the owner, the patient was restless, had labored breathing, and was vomiting. There was a possibility of foreign body ingestion. On physical examination, the patient was depressed, quiet, and febrile, the mucous membranes were moist and pink, and the abdomen…
Hepatocellular vacuolization and cholestasis in a 6 year old FS DSH cat
A 6-year-old FS DSH cat was presented for behavioral changes, polydipsia, and decreased appetite. Abnormalities on physical examination were marked dehydration, icteric mucous membranes, a pendulous and difficult to palpate abdomen, unkempt haircoat, flaking skin with matted hair, and severe dental disease. CBC showed low HCT, lymphopenia, and eosinophilia. On blood chemistry elevated ALT and…
Addison’s disease in a 5 year old FS Pit Bull Terrier
A 5-year-old FS Pit Bull Terrier dog presented for not acting right per owner, vomiting for one day, and anorexia. Temperature was normal. Initial blood chemistry revealed azotemia, low cholesterol, hyperamylasemia, and low triglycerides. CBC found thrombocytopenia. Total T4 and Pancreatic Lipase Immunoreactivity were both normal. Within a few weeks, the patient was examined again…
Hepatocutaneous syndrome in a 9 year old FS Yorkshire Terrier with alopecia and crusting foot pads
A 9-year-old FS Yorkshire Terrier was presented for evaluation of a dermatitis characterized by thick crusts involving the pads of all four limbs, as well as the trunk. The crusts were thick and firmly adhered to the underlying dermis. The dog also had hyperkeratosis of the nasal planum, dermatitis of the upper lips and perianal…
Gastric foreign body and cholangitis in an 11 year old FS Spaniel mix
This 11-year-old spayed female Spaniel cross was presented for restlessness and not being herself. The physical exam revealed cranial abdominal splinting. The CBC and blood chemistry analyses were normal. Urinalysis was not performed.
Marked pancreatitis, steatitis, and necrosis in a 7 year old MN DSH cat
This 7-year-old MN DSH presented for dysuria and a history of persistent UTI, which then progressed into episodes of vomiting and general malaise. The physical exam revealed a palpable mass in the cranial abdomen; this was confirmed by radiographs and was positioned caudal to the stomach. The CBC was normal. Blood chemistry was normal except…
Chronic active pancreatitis diagnosed by ultrasound-guided FNA in a 15 year old MN DSH cat
This 15-year-old neutered male DSH cat presented for vague not-doing-right clinical signs. Dysuria, anorexia, and lethargy were described. The physical exam revealed a moderately painful mid-cranial abdomen and mild pyrexia. The first CBC was normal except for mild increased bands. The initial blood chemistry analysis revealed only slight azotemia which normalized during hospitalization. Repeat analysis,…