Hyperadrenocorticism in a 13 year old FI Yorkshire Terrier
A 13-year-old F Yorkshire Terrier dog was presented for polyuria and polydypsia and a potbellied appearance. SAP was increased, and her urine specific gravity was 1.012.
03-00289 Snoopy D Liver mass *BK*—NEEDS SB–
The patient is a canine Beagle, NM, 10 years old. Depressed, bloody diarrhea, PU/PD, severely elevated SAP, moderately elevated ALT, severely elevated GGT, Spec cPL mildly elevated, severe anemia, severely increased platelets.
Cushing`s disease, diagnosed by ACTH stimulation test, in an 11 year old MN Schnauzer with sonographically normal adrenal glands
A 11-year-old MN Miniature Schnauzer that had been diagnosed and treated for hypothyroidism was presented for evaluation of suspected Cushing’s disease based on clinical findings of PU/PD, polypnea, and thin hair coat, suspicious CBC and serum biochemistry, and inconclusive blood dexamethasone suppression test.
Left thyroid carcinoma in a 9 year old MN Plotthound
A 9-year-old male neutered Plotthound dog was presented for evaluation of polyuria, polydypsia, and occasional loose stool. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry included mild anemia, mild leukopenia, mildly increased ionized calcium, and mild azotemia. T4 was within reference range at 4.4.
Age-related adrenal changes in an 8 year old FS Border Terrier
An 8-year-old SF Border terrier was presented for evaluation of thinning hair coat, PU/PD, and distended abdomen. Laboratory abnormalities included an abnormal dexamethasone suppression test, elevated BUN/Creatinine ratio, and hyperphosphatemia.
07-00087 William S Bilaterally enlarged adrenals——-NO IMAGES—
A 7-year-old MN Welsh corgi with a history of lethargy, polydipsia, and polypnea was referred for an abdominal ultrasound. Recent blood work had revealed hypothyroidism and increased liver enzyme activity. Current therapy was soloxine.
Trigonal bladder mass in a 12 year old MN Cairn Terrier
A 12-year-old MN Cairn Terrier dog with prior history of increased ALP activity (1 year ago) was presented for recent inappropriate urination in the house. Abnormalities on physical examination were severe dental tartar, tachypnea with an easily elicited cough, hepatomegaly, and bilateral nuclear sclerosis. The patient was treated with a course of antibiotics pending urinalysis….
09-00027 Princess S Pyometra BK—-NEEDS C—-NO IMAGES—-
An 8-year-old F Miniature Schnauzer with diabetes was presented for polyuria/polydipsia, intermittent vomiting, and vaginal discharge. The only abnormality on physical examination was pyrexia. Urine had a cloudy and yellow appearance, which on analysis showed normal specific gravity, 3+ proteinuria, 3+ glucosuria, 2+ ketones, 3+ hematuria, and bacilli. The patient was treated with a course…
Right adrenal gland mass with phrenic vein thrombosis in a 14 year old FS Beagle mix
A 14-year-old spayed female Beagle mix was presented for PU/PD. She had a recent history of anaplasmosis which was treated with doxycycline and amoxicillin. Urinalysis showed isosthenuria, proteinuria, hematuria, and microalbuminuria. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry were leukocytosis, thrombocytosis, neutrophilia, monocytosis, elevated ALT, elevated GGT, elevated ALP, mild hypernatremia, and hypercholesterolemia. Pre and post-prandial bile…
Bladder mass in a 17 year old MN Siamese cat
A 17-year-old NM Siamese was initially presented with PU/PD, increased appetite, and a bout of vomiting and diarrhea. Weight loss was noted on physical examination. The patient was later presented again with a hematuria. Bleeding from the penis, pale mucosa, and inappropriate mentation status (sitting sternal with head down) were present on physical examination. Urinalysis…