Splenic necrosis and gallbladder perforation in a 7 year old FS Jack Russell Terrier dog
A 7-year-old FS Jack Russell Terrier with a history of regulated hypothyroidism, was presented for vomiting, lateral recumbency, and abdominal pain following ingestion of a ham bone. The owner also reported that the patient had been showing polyuria/polydipsia prior to the incident. On physical examination, the patient was laterally recumbent and very painful. CBC showed…
Right adrenal mass and irregular left adrenal in a 10 year old FS Shih Tzu dog
A 10-year-old FS Shih Tzu dog was presented for a high dose dexamethasone suppression test (HDDS). The dog had a history of polyuria, polydypsia, coughing, recent normal blood work, and a diagnosis of hyperadrenocorticism on low dose dexamethasone suppression test (pre-dexamethasone 7.3 ug/dL, second sample 4.5 ug/dL, and third sample 4.2 ug/dL). HDDS results were…
Jejunal mass in a 9-year-old MN Rottlweiler mixed dog
A 9-year-old MN Rottweiler mixed dog presented at an emergency referral facility for vomiting. Abnormalities on CBC and serum chemistry were thrombocytopenia and hypoalbuminemia. Abdominal radiographs showed a small liver, some ingesta in the stomach, some gas in the GI tract but with no obstructive patterns, thickening of the intestinal walls and corrugation of the…
03_00209 Serengeti H Metastatic tumor
A 16-year-old Abyssinian was presented for PU/PD and anorexia. On physical examination weight loss was present. The only abnormalities on urinalysis and blood chemistry were isosthenuria and azotemia, respectively. The patient was treated with I.V. fluids, which resulted in an improvement in the azotemia after three days.
Renal neoplasia in a 6 year old MN Pit Bull Terrier
A 6-year-old MN Pit Bull Terrier was presented for PU/PD and decreased appetite. Moderate weight loss was present on physical examination. The only abnormality on urinalysis was isosthenuria. UPC, CBC, serum biochemistry, and bile acids were all within normal limits.
Retroperitoneal carcinoma and bladder stones in a 11 year old MN Cock-a-poo dog
An 11-year-old MN Cock-a-poo was presented for PU/PD for 2 months, lethargy, vomiting, and straining to defecate. On physical examination, pyrexia and a grade II/VI systolic murmur was present. CBC and blood chemistry were within normal limits. On survey radiographs a caudal abdominal mass around the urinary bladder was evident. The thoracic cavity was within…
Adrenal mass with caudal vena caval invasion in a 12 year old FS Golden Retriever
A 12-year-old FS Golden Retriever with history of previous foreign body ingestion was presented for PU/PD and trouble walking over the course of several months. The only significant finding on physical examination was a 10-pound weight loss. Trace hematuria and leukocyturia was evident on urinalysis. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry included anemia, elevated ALP…
Left adrenal mass, suspected functional adenocarcinoma, in a 12 year old FS Labrador Retriever
A 12-year-old FS Labrador Retriever, currently being treated with Rimadyl and Tramadol for chronic swollen hocks, was presented for PU/PD and urine leaking urine that had not responded to Proin (phenylpropanalamine). CBC was within normal limits. Abnormalities on blood chemistry were elevated ALT and ALP activity. Adrenal function testing showed elevated urine cortisol: creatinine ratio,…
Possible portosystemic shunt (PSS) in an 8 year old MN Yorkshire Terrier dog
An 8-year-old MN Yorkshire Terrier dog was presented for the evaluation of lethargy, and chronic polyuria/polydipsia. The dog had been worked up two years previously for a possible portosystemic shunt (via ultrasound) due to elevated serum bile acids. The dog has been receiving a number of supplements as hepato-protectants. Physical exam was unremarkable. Blood chemistry…
Adrenal mass in an 11 year old FS Pit Bull Terrier
An 11-year-old FS Pitbull Terrier was presented for vomiting and anorexia. Physical examination found the patient quiet, alert, responsive, and PU/PD. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry were monocytosis, elevated hemoglobin, mild hyperglycemia, and hypoglobulinemia. A possible abdominal mass was evident on lateral survey abdominal radiographs. The patient was admitted for I.V. fluids and further…