Bladder mass in a 14 year old FS DSH cat
A 14 year old SF DSH cat was presented for vomiting over the last two weeks and hematuria. On urinalysis, 3+ proteinuria, 3+ hematuria and leukocytosis were evident. Neutrophilia, elevated ALP, and elevated ALT activity were noted on CBC and serum biochemistry, respectively. Elevated T4 (4.6).
Splenic necrosis and gallbladder perforation in a 7 year old FS Jack Russell Terrier dog
A 7-year-old FS Jack Russell Terrier with a history of regulated hypothyroidism, was presented for vomiting, lateral recumbency, and abdominal pain following ingestion of a ham bone. The owner also reported that the patient had been showing polyuria/polydipsia prior to the incident. On physical examination, the patient was laterally recumbent and very painful. CBC showed…
Pancreatitis in a 14 year old MN DSH cat
A 14 year old MN DSH was presented for intermittent vomiting and lethargy. On physical examination cranial abdominal pain was present. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were leukocytosis and hyperglycemia.
Jejunal foreign body in a 6 year old MN Labrador Retriever
A 6-year-old neutered male Labrador Retriever dog with history of epilepsy was presented for vomiting over 8 times in a 24 hour period, decreased appetite, lethargy, and recent history of ingesting a travel size soap. Physical exam found patient BAR, with a non-painful abdomen, pink mucous membranes, and 7-8% dehydrated. In-house blood chemistry was within…
Gastric Trichobezoar in a 13 year old FS DLH cat
This 13-year-old FS DLH cat was presented for occasional vomiting over the last 1.5 years. Clinical exam and blood analysis were unremarkable.
Intestinal mass in a 7 year old FS Rottweiler dog
A 7-year-old FS Rottweiler dog was presented for vomiting, intermittent diarrhea, and inappetence for 1 week. There had been a partial response to IV fluids and Cerenia for 2 days. Blood work was within normal limits.
Round cell neoplasia suspect in a 5-year-old MN Greyhound dog
A 5-year-old MN greyhound dog was presented for acute onset vomiting, pain, and anorexia. Additional history was that the dog lives near a cattle farm.
Lung consolidation and mixed inflammation in a 5 year old MN DSH dyspneic cat
A 5-year-old MN DSH cat was presented at an emergency facility for acute onset respiratory distress, vomiting, and lethargy. Abnormalities on physical examination were dyspnea with a respiratory rate of 80, muffled heart sounds, marked bilateral pulmonary crackles and wheezes, marked abdominal breathing, and red-tinged fluid in both nares. CBC and blood chemistry were within…
03_00222 Lucy P Mucocele, cholangiohepatitis
An 11-year-old intact female Cairn terrier dog was presented on emergency at RDVM for vomiting bile for 24 hours. Abnormalities on physical examination were lethargy, severe dental disease, prominent popliteal lymph nodes, and a tense abdomen and prominent liver on palpation. CBC and blood chemistry showed marked leukocytosis, neutrophilia, monocytosis, eosinopenia, thrombocytosis, elevated total proteins,…
Pancreatitis in a 6 year old FS Pug dog
A six-year-old FS Pug was presented with a history of vomiting. On physical exam, a tense and painful abdomen was present. Thickening of the small intestines was evident on radiographs. Isosthenuria, glucosuria, and trace ketonuria was present on urinalysis. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were elevated MCHC, lymphopenia, eosinophilia, elevated AST activity, elevated cholesterol,…