Acute on chronic pancreatitis with bilateral pyelectasia and IBD in a 12 year old FS DSH cat

Acute on chronic pancreatitis with bilateral pyelectasia and IBD in a 12 year old FS DSH cat

This 12 year old FS DSH cat presented for vomiting, lethargy and anorexia of 4 days duration. Physical Exam: Depressed, lethargic,weight loss, grade 1-2/6 systolic ht mm, severely prolonged skin turgor, appr 10% dehydrated, tacky mm, cachexic, generalized muscle atrophy, doughy potbellied abdomen, poor coat, thyroid slip palpated and severe dental disease. CBC: severe leukocytosis(43,000)…

Interstitial cystitis with embedded mineralization in a 7 year old FS DSH cat

This 7 year old FS DSH cat presented with hypercalcemia and vomiting.  CBC/Chem: glucose 52, Ca 11.7 Urinalysis:  1.041, 3+ blood, pH 7.5, white count 2-5, red count 75-100, struvite crystals.

Chronic active inflammatory hepatopathy in a 11 month old FS DSH cat with copper storage disease

This 11 month old FS DSH cat has a history congenital biliary duct dysplasia with secondary copper storage disease. Current meds include zinc acetate, denamarin. Currently has vomiting and diarrhea.  Physical exam – BAR, good body condition, slightly yellow hue to skin on abdomen Chem: chronic bilirubin elevation 5.1, ALT 593, ALKP 108

Large anaerobic abdominal mass of liver or pancreatic origin in a 9 year old FS Beagle

A 9-year-old FS Beagle was presented for evaluation of acute onset abdominal pain and vomiting. There was no history of foreign body/toxin ingestion or exposure to different foods. Additional history was hypothyroidism controlled with soloxine. On physical examination, ptyalism and a painful tense abdomen was present. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were elevated hematocrit…

Acute severe gastritis with focal peritonitis and enteritis in a 3 year old ShiTzu with acute vomiting

This 3 year old FS ShihTzu dog presented with acute vomiting of one day duration. 

CT – Possible triaditis with cholangitis and pancreatitis in a 7 year old Devon Rex with intermittent vomiting and diarrhea

This 7 year old MN Devon Rex cat has a history of intermittent vomiting and diarrhea of 3 months duration. Weight loss.  Physical exam: underweight, gas in intestinal tract

RAD & US – Megaesophagus with diverticulum, Addison’s disease, maldigestion in a M German Shepherd

This M German Shepherd dog presented for intermittent vomiting of 2-3 months duration. Physical exam:gassy small bowel, mild ataxia hind end   

Blastomycosis in a 2-year-old Beagle Mixed Breed: Our Case Of the Month July 2016

A 2-year-old FS Beagle mixed breed. Clinical findings: 2 chest nodules. Fever of unknown origin. Vomiting/diarrhea. Altered CBC/Chem/UA values: WBC 20,000. TP 8.3. BUN subnormal at 5. Globulins sl. Elevated. Coag-wnl. HWT-neg.

RAD – Diffuse infiltrative hepatopathy in a 6 year old MN Labrador Retriever mix

This 6 year old MN Labrador mix dog resented with intermittent vomiting (bile) and inappetance for 5 days. Listless, depressed, polydipsia per owner. Sneezing for 3 days. Physical exam: obese, heavy tartar, stiffness/trouble getting up. CBC/Chem wnl

CYT – Reactive lymph node with supperative lymphadenitis in a 12 year old FS DSH cat

This 12 year old FS DSH cat has a history of weight loss and vomiting, and presented with a large mid-abdominal mass