Post-Hepatic Obstruction By A Duodenal Papilla Calculus In A 9-Year-Old FS DSH Cat: Our Case Of the Month
History of a sewing needle stuck in the caudal aspect of hard palate a month prior. 24 inches of string was attached and removed (without resistance) under sedation. The patient then presented almost one month later for anorexia, vomiting and hiding. Blood chemistry found ALT >1000, glucose 223, T. Bili. 2.3, TP 9.4, Glob. 6.1….
Bilateral pheochromocytoma in a 13yr old, MN Pit Bull Terrier
A 13-year-old MN Pit Bull terrier was presented for evaluation of vomiting, diarrhea, lethargic, and weight loss. Abnormalities on physical examination were dental tartar and possibly a heart murmur.
Left Adrenal Mass in a 16yr old, MN, Havanese
A 16-year-old MN Havenese with a history of an adrenal tumor was presented for evaluation of chronic intermittent vomiting for the past 4 weeks. Current therapy was Lysodren, famotidine, carafate, enalapril, amlodipine, and tramadol 50mg ¼ BID.
Emphysematous hepatitis in a 10 yr old FS Australian Shepherd
A 10-year-old FS Australian Shepherd was presented for evaluation of acute hematemesis, vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. Abnormalities on physical examination were lateral recumbence, dehydration, and pyrexia (106.8). Blood work showed thrombocytopenia and elevated ALT (655) activity. On survey radiographs possible mass in mid abdomen and hepatomegaly was evident.
Pyloric mural thickening with regional lymphadenopathy in a 15 year old FS DSH cat
A 15-year-old FS DSH cat was presented for evaluation of lethargy, increased vomiting, and possible abdominal discomfort. On a previous ultrasound, GI lymphoma had been suspected. Abnormalities on physical examination were muscle wasting along spine and a pot-bellied appearance. Both fPL and T4 were elevated.