Pancreatic Abscess in a 13-year-old, MN, Maine Coon Cat
Anorexic, vomiting one day prior, lethargic. PE: Firm mass palpated mid abdomen cranial to bladder. Seems uncomfortable on palpation. Given Cerenia, Convenia, Buprenorphine. Radiographs: 3-view rads showed circular mid-abdominal mass with soft tissue opacity. Both kidneys visualized independently from the mass. Loss of serosal detail cranial/ventral abdomen (effusion?)
Extrahepatic shunt, likely Gastrocaval, in a 1-year-old FS Miniature Dachshund
Four month history of occasional episodes of ataxia, ptyalism, pacing. Recently circling, head pressing, and vomiting. Seems to be always hungry. PE: BCS 3/9, unkempt/fuzzy haircoat, peripheral blindness, pacing room and clinging to wall. Labwork (fasted): TP 4.5, Alb 2.5, ALP 144, ALT 155, GGT 3, Bili 0.4, Cre 0.3, Cho 51, Amy 266 CBC…
Post Hepatic Obstruction/Common Bile Duct Mass in a 11-year-old MN, DSH Cat
On presentation: anorexia of one week duration, jaundice, elevated liver enzymes, some vomiting, weight loss, lethargy. Painful on abdominal palpation. Rads NSF. Abnormal BW on presentation: ALT 535, ALKP 208. GGT 39, Tbili 1.8. CBC normal. Treated with cerenia, SQ fluids, clavamox, mirataz. 7 days later repeat BW ALT 591, ALKP 278, GGT 21, Tbili…
Extensive Pancreatitis in a 6yr old, FS, DSH
DSH, FS, 6 years. Beginning about a week ago started vomiting after eating, went on for about 3 days, then owner tried to with-hold food and water, vomiting continued, seen by RDVM – with BW had NSF and x-rays show thickened stomach wall, abnormal gas pattern, owner wanted to start with outpatient therapy – subcutaneous…
Gallbladder mucocele rupture in an 8 yr old, FS Sheltie.
An 8-year-old FS Sheltie was presented for evaluation of vomiting and diarrhea over a 1-2 week period and recent onset acute abdomen. Medications: metronidazole 250mg BID, clavamox 125mg BID Radiograph Findings: no obvious obstructive pattern but, material in stomach.
Swollen kidneys and splenozaygos shunt in a 6yr old, FS, DSH.
A 6-year-old FS DSH with a history of a long-term liver shunt that was maintained on occasional metronidazole and subcutaneous fluids was presented for evaluation of weight loss, hyporexia, and vomiting. CBC was within normal limits whereas serum biochemistry showed mildly elevated ALT activity, normal creatinine, and low urea.
Severe pancreatic necrosis in a 6 yr old, FS Pug
Pug, FS, 6 years. Sudden onset vomiting and PU/PD and lethargy. The patient is on Vetsulin, Humulin R, Cefoazolin, Famotidine, Cerenia, Baytril, Furosemide, Metronidazole. Glucose 638-745, Sodium 124, potassium 3.2, Creatinine 6.2, WBC 23K, BUN 83. Radiograph Findings: hepatomegaly
Severe pancreatic necrosis in a 6 yr old, FS Pug
Pug, FS, 6 years. Sudden onset vomiting and PU/PD and lethargy. The patient is on Vetsulin, Humulin R, Cefoazolin, Famotidine, Cerenia, Baytril, Furosemide, Metronidazole. Glucose 638-745, Sodium 124, potassium 3.2, Creatinine 6.2, WBC 23K, BUN 83. Radiograph Findings: hepatomegaly
Severe renal dysplasia in a 5 month old, FS, Dogo Argentino
A 5-month-old SF Dogo Argentino was presented for evaluation of PU/PD, weight loss, and recent onset vomiting. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were mild anemia, severe azotemia (BUN 256, creatinine 9.4) and severely elevated inorganic phosphate (20.8). Urine culture was negative.
Emphysematous hepatitis in a 10yr old, FS Australian Shepherd
A 10-year-old FS Australian Shepherd was presented for evaluation of acute hematemesis, vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. Abnormalities on physical examination were lateral recumbence, dehydration, and pyrexia (106.8). Blood work showed thrombocytopenia and elevated ALT (655) activity. On survey radiographs possible mass in mid abdomen and hepatomegaly was evident.