Splenic plasmacytoma diagnosed by FNA in a 10 year old MN DLH cat
A 10-year-old MN DLH presented for vomiting, depression, and weakness. Clinical exam findings were uneventful. The complete blood count revealed anemia (PCV 16% – 3+ anisocytosis, 2+ polychromasia, 2+ rouleaux present), neutropenia 1659 (n 2500-8500) and lymphocytopenia 273 (n 1200-8000). Blood chemistry revealed slightly elevated total bilirubin.
03-00214 Cheyenne B —NEEDS DX, C—-NO IMAGES—-
A 13-year-old FS retriever cross with history of left adrenelectomy for an adrenocortical adenoma and steroid hepatopathy was presented for not doing right, polypnea, urinary incontinence, and losing his toe nails. The patient was currently on Deramaxx for DJD. On physical examination the patient was QAR, had normal heart and lung sounds, showed polypnea, and…
03_00210 Lilly S Hepatic inflammation
A 7-year-old FS Beagle was presented for anorexia and not doing right. Abnormalities on blood chemistry were elevated ALT and elevated AST activity, elevated CK, and elevated triglycerides. CBC a month later was within normal limits but recheck blood chemistry showed ongoing elevated liver enzyme activity.
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…
Splenic and portal vein thrombosis and prehepatic portal hypertension in an 8 year old Chow dog with immune-mediated thrombocytopenia.
An 8-year-old MN Chow Chow mix was presented for anorexia and weight loss. On physical examination, multiple petechiae on gums and abdomen were evident. Abnormalities on CBC were anemia, neutrophilia, eosinopenia, thrombocytopenia, and mild leukocytosis. The patient was treated with IV fluids, Flagyl, famotidine, doxycycline, sucralfate, and prednisone. The patient was discharged 24-hours later, and…
Pheochromocytoma diagnosed by surgical excisional biopsy in an 8 year old FS mixed breed dog
An 8-year-old FS mixed breed dog was referred for partial anorexia and mild lethargy. Mild painful cranial abdomen was noted on physical exam. CBC and blood chemistry panel were unremarkable. Urinalysis revealed 3+ proteinuria with isosthenuria. Systolic blood pressure was 220 mm Hg.
Protein Losing Gastritis/Enteritis (PLE) in a 1 year old F Dachshund dog
A 1-year-old F Dachshund dog was presented for lethargy, anorexia, difficulty breathing, and unusual behavior. The only abnormality on CBC and serum chemistry was hypoproteinemia. Radiographs revealed pleural and abdominal effusion. The pleural effusion was quantified as a transudate containing predominantly lymphocytes. Urinalysis and bile acids were both within normal limits.
03_00178 Abby W Gastroazygous shunt *BK*
An 11-year-old Silky Terrier with history of a portosystemic shunt and treated with metronidazole, Sam-E, and L/d diet, was presented for not acting herself, not sleeping, pacing, and unable to get comfortable. On physical examination the patient was lethargic and there was a 3×2 cm mass on the left anal area. Abnormalities on blood chemistry…
03_00175 Pumpkin E Hepatic lipidosis
A 5-year-old FS DSH was presented for anorexia, lethargy, and not himself. The only abnormality on physical examination was icterus. The patient was treated with I.V. fluids with dextrose, Denamarin, Baytril, metronidazole, and syringe feeding. 48 hours later bilirubinuria was noted on urinalysis.
Addison’s disease in a 13 year old FS West Highland Terrier.
A 13-year-old FS West Highland Terrier dog was presented for being “not herself”. Physical examination and CBC were both within normal limits. The only abnormality on blood chemistry was elevated ALP activity. Low dose Dexamethasone suppression (LDDS) test showed a severely subnormal cortisol level that did not register.