Pancreatitis with possibility for pancreatic carcinoma in a 1 year old MN DSH cat
A 1-year-old neutered male DMH cat was presented for evaluation of pyrexia, vomiting, and anorexia. Serum biochemistry revealed elevated cholesterol (284) and hyperglycemia (246).
Splenic mast cell disease in a 13 year old FS DSH cat
A 13-year-old spayed female DSH was presented for evaluation of intermittent chronic vomiting. Abnormalities on physical examination were pale mucus membranes, grade I/VI murmur, and ascites.
04-00456 Louis M IBD —NEED SL—-
A 13-year-old NM DSH was presented for evaluation of chronic vomiting and weight loss. Abnormalities on blood work were mild hypoalbuminemia, hyperglobulinemia, and mild hypocalcememia.
03_00437 Sophie C Inflamed mucocele
A 6-year-old SF Cockerlier was presented for evaluation of acute vomiting and sparse haircoat. On physical examination icterus, dental disease, and tacky mucus membranes were present. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were mild anemia, leukocytosis, lymphopenia, elevated globulins, bilirubin, and liver enzyme activity (AST 382, ALT 1546, SAP 3135).
03_00436 Koko C Ruptured mucocele
An 8-year-old SF Poodle was presented for evaluation of anorexia, polydipsia, and vomiting. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were elevated ALT (700), ALP (> 2000), and GGT (52) activity and total bilirubin (4.7).
04_00454 Cassie T Strangulated hernia
A 12-year-old SF Miniature Dachshund with a history of a left inguinal hernia, which had recently become harder and tender, was presented for evaluation of vomiting. Previous abdominal ultrasound had shown hepatic nodules, suspected to be benign.
03_00433 Liberty C Mixed echoic liver masses
A 7-year-old SF Shepherd mix was presented for evaluation of lethargy, ataxia, vomiting, and progressive elevation in liver enzyme activity. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were neutrophilia and elevated liver enzyme activity. Survey radiographs showed a mass effect.