Splenic yeast or mold systemic infection in a 6 year old F Labrador Retriever
A 6-year-old female Labrador was presented for evaluation of loose stools and weight loss. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were elevated liver enzyme activity and hypoalbuminemia. On survey thoracic radiographs, a mild interstitial pulmonary pattern was evident.
Lacteal Dilatation 9 Year Old MN Maltese dog
A 9 year old MN Maltese dog was presented for evaluation of progressive anorexia and soft feces. Physical examination and rectal palpation were both within normal limits. Fecal and urinalysis, CBC, serum biochemistry, cPl, and survey radiographs of the thorax and abdomen were all within normal limits.
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.
Flattened adrenals in a FS West Highland Terrier
A spayed female West Highland Terrier dog of unknown age was presented for evaluation of weight loss and loose stools with a history of eating foreign objects. Approximately 6 months prior a gastric foreign body (plush log) had been removed via endoscopy. Recently, the owner’s hearing aid is missing. The only significant abnormality on serum…
Pancreatitis in a 10 year old FS Burmese cat
A 10-year-old FS Burmese was presented for anorexia, vomiting, and soft stool. The physical exam revealed mild dehydration, tacky mucous membranes, fever of 104 degrees F, and mild cranial abdominal pain on palpation. CBC and blood chemistry analysis revealed only mildly elevated triglycerides.