Pancreatitis in a 13 year old FS DSH cat
A 13-year-old FS DSH was presented for history of intermittent vomiting. On physical examination, the patient was QAR, painful on abdominal palpation, and vocalizing. The only abnormality on CBC was lymphopenia. Blood chemistry was within normal limits, and T4 was within normal range. Feline SPEC fPL was consistent with pancreatitis. The patient was treated with…
03_00169 Scarlet C Cholangiohepatitis
A 7-year-old FS English Springer Spaniel was presented for vomiting and anorexia. The dog had been recently treated for tapeworms and given an injection of dexamethasone. She began vomiting blood clots and was hospitalized soon after the above treatment. The dog was quiet, had pale and tacky mucous membranes and she had ascites, based upon…
Hyperplastic cholecystitis in a 9 year old FS DLH cat
A 9-year-old SF DLH cat was presented for lethargy, vomiting and inappetence. The physical exam revealed an elevated temperature of 103.70F, profound lethargy, and vomiting of green and yellow bile. A CBC revealed mild leukocytosis (14.75 x 109/L) with a left shift. The serum biochemical profile revealed a mild hyperglycemia at 183. Urinalysis revealed 2+…
Fibrosarcoma of the spleen and liver diagnosed by Tru-Cut biopsy in a 10 year old MN Pug
A 10 year old MN Pug was presented for the evaluation of anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, and pollakuria. No abnormalities were noted on the physical exam. The CBC showed a neutrophilia, monocytosis, and thrombocytopenia. A serum biochemical profile revealed elevated serum alkaline phosphatase, elevated ALT, elevated AST, elevated GGT enzyme activities as well as hypercholesterolemia.
Fibrosarcoma, liver and spleen in a 10 year old MN Pug dog
A 10-year-old MN Pug dog was presented for the evaluation of anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, and pollakuria. No abnormalities were noted on the physical exam. The CBC showed a neutrophilia, monocytosis, and thrombocytopenia. A serum biochemical profile revealed elevated serum alkaline phosphatase, ALT, AST, GGT enzyme activities as well as hypercholesterolemia.
Possible hepatic abscess in a 12 year old FS English Springer Spaniel dog
A 12-year-old FS English Springer Spaniel dog was presented for acute onset of vomiting. Physical exam found the dog to be pyrexic at 104.7F and dehydrated, with a painful abdomen. Blood chemistry revealed mild elevations in the liver enzyme activities. Abdominal radiographs showed decreased detail.
Adrenal mass in an 11 year old FS Pit Bull Terrier
An 11-year-old FS Pitbull Terrier was presented for vomiting and anorexia. Physical examination found the patient quiet, alert, responsive, and PU/PD. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry were monocytosis, elevated hemoglobin, mild hyperglycemia, and hypoglobulinemia. A possible abdominal mass was evident on lateral survey abdominal radiographs. The patient was admitted for I.V. fluids and further…
Lymphoma in a 4 year old MN DSH cat
A 4-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for anorexia, and vomiting. On physical examination an abdominal mass was palpable. On survey radiographs a radiopaque structure in the cranial abdomen was evident. Abnormalities on CBC and serum chemistry were neutrophilia, lymphopenia, and hypercalcemia.
Pancreatitis with post hepatic obstruction in a 5 year old MN DSH cat
A 5-year-old MN DSH was presented for anorexia, lethargy, and vomiting. The only significant finding on physical examination was icterus. On CBC, thrombocytopenia and lymphopenia were present. Elevated serum proteins, hyperglobulinemia, elevated liver enzyme activity, bilirubinemia, hyperglycemia, and hyperamylasemia were evident on serum biochemistry. FIV/FELV test was negative, and T4 was within normal limits. Titers…
Lymphoma in a 4 year old FS DSH cat
A 4-year-old FS DSH cat was presented for intermittent vomiting over the course of the last few months. Recent blood work was unremarkable. The only significant finding on abdominal radiographs was a full colon.