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.
Chronic renal disease with infarction in a 7 year old MN DSH cat
A 7 year old neutered male DSH cat was presented with a history of azotemia, polyuria, polydypsia, and weight loss. Physical examination and blood pressure were both within normal limits. The only significant abnormality on urinalysis was a subnormal specific gravity. Abnormalities on blood chemistry included azotemia and hypercalcemia.
Adrenocortical adenoma diagnosed on surgical excisional biopsy in a 12 year old MI Shih Tzu
A 12-year-old M intact Shih Tzu dog was presented for polydipsia of several months’ duration. The serum biochemical profile revealed an elevated urea, increased ALT, increased GGT enzyme activities, hyperphosphatemia, hyperkalemia, hypercholesterolemia, and elevated triglycerides. Thrombocytosis was present on the CBC.
Invasive adrenal mass in an 11 year old FS Labrador Retriever
An 11-year-old FS Labrador Retriever dog was presented for the evaluation of polydipsia as well as a five pound weight gain over a five month period of time. The dog was obese and panting excessively on physical examination. Blood chemistry revealed hypoalbuminemia, hyperglobulinemia, hyperphosphatemia, increased ALT, increased AST, hypercholesterolemia and hyperamylasemia. Both lymphopenia and monocytosis…
Suspected pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism in an 11 year old FS dog
An 11-year-old FS dog was evaluated and presented for alopecia, panting, excessive water drinking, and polyphagia. Urinalysis and CBC were both within normal limits. Abnormalities on blood chemistry were hyperproteinemia, hyperphosphatemia, elevated GGT activity, elevated BUN:creatinine ratio, and hypercalcemia. An ACTH stimulation test was suggestive of hyperadrenocorticism.
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…
Pheochromocytoma and adrenocortical carcinoma in an 11 year old FS Labrador Retriever mix
An 11-year-old FS Labrador mixed breed dog presented for increased thirst. In-house blood chemistry revealed hyperphosphatemia and high cholesterol. CBC found only high HGB. Urinalysis showed low specific gravity, trace proteinuria, and hematuria. Patient returned one month later for recheck exam. Owner reported polyuria and polydipsia. Physical examination found severe dry skin, clumped hair coat…
Gastric Leiomyoma in a 14 year old MN West Highland White Terrier dog
This 14-year-old controlled diabetic MN West Highland White Terrier was presented for anorexia, polydipsia, and shaking. The physical exam revealed 8% dehydration without other significant findings. Blood analysis revealed severe hyperglycemia and severely elevated lipase with mildly increased amylase, mildly increased SAP, mildly increased ALT, mildly increased BUN and mildly increased creatinine. Mild regenerative anemia…