Splenic lymphoid hyperplasia, extramedullary hematopoeisis, and a necrotic renal cyst in a 14 year old FS dog
A 14-year-old FS dog presented for a collapsing episode. The owner reported that the patient had been shaking and then fell over. On physical exam, the patient was found to be unsteady on her feet, and she had a rotational nystagmus. Ceruminous discharge was present in the left ear. There was crepitus of a number…
Gallbladder perforation and splenic necrosis in a 7 year old FS Jack Russell Terrier dog
A 7-year-old FS Jack Russell Terrier dog with a history of regulated hypothyroidism, was presented for vomiting, lateral recumbency, and showing abdominal pain following ingestion of a ham bone. Additional history that the owner reported was that the patient had been showing polyuria/polydipsia prior to the incident. On physical examination the patient was laterally recumbent…
Right adrenal mass in a 12 year old FS mixed breed dog
A 12-year-old FS mixed breed dog with an extensive history of urinary calculi and three cystotomies to date was presented for a swollen right hind paw. On physical examination, the skin of the foot was inflamed with alopecia and crusting; there was generalized peripheral lymphadenomegaly, and a firm mass was palpated in the area of…
Severe hydronephrosis; ureteral lithiasis in an 18 year old FS DSH cat
An 18-year-old FS DSH was presented for decreased appetite, weight loss, and polyuria/polydipsia. Abnormalities on physical examination were possibly deafness, unkempt haircoat, weight loss, nuclear sclerosis and iris atrophy in both eyes, thickened bowel loops on abdominal palpation, and palpable thyroid enlargement on the right side. Bacterial UTI was present on urinalysis and blood work…
Hepatocellular carcinoma in a 10 year old MN Maltese mix dog
A 10-year-old MN Maltese mix dog with a history of chronic elevated liver enzyme activity was presented for polyuria/polydipsia and inappropriate urination at home. Abnormalities on physical examination were a palpably enlarged liver, stenotic left ear canal, left submandibular lymphadenomegaly, and a 2-pound weight loss. Urinalysis showed normal pH and specific gravity, 3+ proteinuria, 3+…
Lymphoid hyperplasia and extramedullary hematopoiesis in a 12 year old FS Standard Poodle
A 12 year old FS Standard Poodle on hypoallergenic diet was presented for a growth on the lip, tachypnea, polyuria/polydipsia, recent trouble managing stairs, and restlessness. On physical examination, the dog had a swollen left lateral stifle, a 1/2 cm black pedunculated mass on the lip, and a stiff hindquarter was evident. Cytology from the…
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…
Pancreatic carcinoma in a 16 year old MN DSH cat
This 16-year-old FS DSH was presented for chronic vomiting, lethargy, anorexia, PU/PD, and weight loss. The clinical exam revealed moderate dehydration and mild hyperthermia. The CBC and blood chemistry analysis was normal except for a minor SAP elevation.
Intestinal Lymphocytic Lymphoma in a 16 year old FS DSH cat
This FS 16-year-old DSH presented for anorexia, weight loss and PU/PD. Physical exam revealed a poor body condition, small irregular kidneys and a palpable intestinal thickening. Blood analysis demonstrated moderately elevated BUN and moderately elevated creatinine with a mild amylase elevation. Urinalysis demonstrated evidence of urinary tract infection and isosthenuria. Radiographs demonstrated a mid abdominal…
03_00038 Wolfran S Cholangiohepatitis and vacuolar hepatopathy SAVE FOR RESEARCH
A 14-year-old MN dachshund presented with polyuria/polydipsia. Physical examination was largely normal with excessive body score. Laboratory blood chemistry analysis revealed a moderately elevated SAP and mildly elevated ALT with a normal ACTH stimulation test. Urinalysis showed mild white blood cell (WBC) elevation, bacteria, and a urine specific gravity of 1.018.