Small cell lymphoma diagnosed on FNA in a 5 year old FS DSH cat
A 5-year-old FS DSH cat, with a history of bladder stones, was presented for vomiting and reduced appetite. Urinalysis showed proteinuria, hematuria, and pyuria. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were lymphopenia and thrombocytopenia; Serum biochemistry revealed an elevated ALT activity, elevated total bilirubin, and elevated BUN. Survey radiographs showed reduced body fat and a full…
Pyelonephritis in an 11 year old FS Jack Russell Terrier
An 11-year-old FS Jack Russell Terrier dog was presented with a history of intermittent vomiting and bloody diarrhea over several weeks. Halitosis, ulceration of the lower lip margins, vulva, and periorbital regions, and erythema mucous membranes were present on physical examination. Urine was cloudy with trace proteinuria, 2+ hematuria, leukocyturia, and 2+ bacteriuria was evident….
Colonic neoplasia in a 15 year old FS DSH cat
A 15-year-old FS DSH cat was presented for vomiting for the past week with mucousy stools and tenesmus. Current diet was C/D. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry was leukocytosis, neutrophilia, thrombocytopenia, and elevated AST and ALT activity. T4 was 1.6 ug/dL.
Gastric mass in a 14 year old FS DSH cat
A 14-year-old FS DSH was presented for vomiting over the last two weeks and hematuria. On urinalysis 3+ protein, 3+ blood and leukocytosis was evident. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were neutrophilia and elevated ALP and elevated ALT activity. T4 was elevated (4.6).
Retroperitoneal carcinoma and bladder stones in a 11 year old MN Cock-a-poo dog
An 11-year-old MN Cock-a-poo was presented for PU/PD for 2 months, lethargy, vomiting, and straining to defecate. On physical examination, pyrexia and a grade II/VI systolic murmur was present. CBC and blood chemistry were within normal limits. On survey radiographs a caudal abdominal mass around the urinary bladder was evident. The thoracic cavity was within…
Pneumonia diagnosed by FNA of consolidated lung in a 7 year old FS German Shepherd Dog
A 7-year-old FS German Shepherd with history of treatment for undiagnosed illness was presented for evaluation of considerable weight loss, weakness, lethargy, coughing up bile, anorexia, not urinating and not defecating. Current therapy was prednisone, sucralfate, and tramadol. Abnormalities on physical examination were weakness and labored breathing. Abnormalities on blood chemistry were moderately elevated ALP…
Colonic Foreign Body in a 5 year old DSH cat
This 5-year-old DSH was presented for weight loss and intermittent vomiting. Physical exam was normal. Blood analysis was normal in 2 separate samples.
Gastritis, enteritis and ileus in a 2 year old MN Boston Terrier dog
A 2-year-old MN Boston Terrier dog was presented for vomiting and diarrhea. Abnormalities on CBC and serum chemistry were hemoconcentration, mild thrombocytopenia, and mildly elevated ALT activity. Snap CPL ELISA was normal. Survey radiographs revealed stacking of the small intestine. The pet was treated with SQ fluids, antacids, an antiemetic, and the owner instructed to…
Colonic mass in a 15 year old MN DSH cat
A 15-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for inappropriate urination over a 2 month period, intermittent vomiting, and possibly straining to defecate. On physical examination the patient was BAR, slightly dehydrated, and had a non-compressible mass in the caudal abdomen. Proteinuria (1+) and glycosuria (3+) was present on urinalysis. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry…
03_00177 Loki E Portosystemic shunt
A 2-year-old MI Pug was presented for not urinating, lethargy, and one episode of vomiting. On physical examination the urinary bladder was distended and could not be expressed. An attempt was made to place a urinary catheter, but an obstruction was encountered at the base of the os penis. An 8 French urinary catheter was…