Portosystemic shunt in a 3 year old Yorkshire Terrier with micro hepatica and renomegaly
A 3-year-old SF Yorkshire terrier was presented for evaluation of lethargy, anorexia, and intermittent polydipsia. The only abnormality on urinalysis was low SG (1.018). CBC was within reference range. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were low BUN and severely elevated ALT activity (>1000).
07_00148 Holly S Adrenal mass
A 9-year-old SF Shepherd Mix with a history of pancreatitis was presented for evaluation of occasional vomiting, polydipsia. Physical examination was unremarkable. On urinalysis the SG was 1.016 and 3+ proteinuria was present. The only abnormality on CBC and serum biochemistry was hypoalbuminemia.
Prostatic carcinoma diagnosed by FNA in a 15 year old MN West Highland White Terrier dog
A 15-year-old NM West Highland White terrier dog was presented for evaluation of polydipsia, polyuria and possible bladder stones noted on radiographs. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were thrombocytosis, neutrophilia, and hyperalbuminemia. Urinalysis was not performed owing to financial constraints however an abdominal ultrasound prescription was approved.
Lymphoma in a 6 year old FS Shepherd mix dog
A 6-year-old FS shepherd mixed dog was presented for evaluation of vomiting, anorexia, loose stool, and polydipsia that had shown some response to Cerenia, Simplicef, and Denosyl therapy. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were hemoconcentration, leukocytosis, and elevated ALT and elevated ALP activity.
Presumptive protein-losing enteropathy, inflammatory bowel disease, or lymphoma in a 6 year old hound mix dog
A 6-year-old female spayed Hound mix dog was presented for decreased appetite, increased drinking, and watery diarrhea for 4 days. Physical exam found soft, fluid filled bowels on abdominal palpation. An anti-diarrheal injection was administered, and the patient was discharged with oral anti-diarrheal medication, along with Tylan powder. Approximately 1 week later, the patient presented…
03_00199 Xena P Cholangitis, choleliths, peritonitis
An 11-year-old FS Chihuahua with a history of polydipsia, bright yellow urine, anorexia and protracted vomiting was presented for evaluation. Abnormalities of physical examination were serous ocular-nasal discharge and pyrexia. Urine appeared orange and on analysis showed 3+ bilirubin and bacteruria. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were leukocytosis, neutrophilia, elevated liver enzyme activity, elevated…
Primary renal dysplasia in a 2 year old MN DSH cat
A 2-year-old MN DSH with history of azotemia was presented for increased thirst, decreased urination, and weight loss. Physical examination showed the patient to be quiet, alert and responsive. The rest of the examination was unremarkable. Urinalysis revealed a low-normal specific gravity and 1+ hematuria. CBC was within normal limits whereas marked azotemia was present…