Chronic active hepatitis in a 7 year old FS Labrador Retriever dog
A 7-year-old FS Labrador Retriever dog with recent history of resolved corneal laceration and Leptosporosis vaccination was presented for intermittent vomiting and diarrhea. The only significant abnormality on physical examination was mild icterus. PCV/TP was 36/5.8 and 4DX negative. The patient was treated with I.V, fluids, antibiotics, anti-emetics, gastroprotectants, and vitamin K. 24 hours later…
03-00123 Jester C Suppurative pancreatitis—-NEEDS SI, SDX, C—–
An 8-year-old MN DSH with history of hairballs (currently on Laxatone therapy), was presented for evaluation of vomiting. Abnormalities on physical examination were listlessness and mild dehydration. CBC showed leukocytosis, neutrophilia, basophilia, high MCHC, and elevated MCH. On blood chemistry hyperalbuminemia, elevated ALP and ALT activity, hypercholesterolemia, mild hyperglycemia, slight hypokalemia, and hyperbilirubinemia were evident….
Portoazygos shunt with renal and bladder calculi in a 4 year old F Yorkshire Terrier dog
A 4-year-old F Yorkshire Terrier dog was presented at an emergency facility for acute onset disorientation, unresponsiveness, and vomiting. On physical examination, she appeared blind and was disoriented. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry were low MCV and hypocholesterolemia. The patient was treated with K/D diet. Recheck blood work a month later showed alkaline phosphatase…
Acute and chronic hemorrhage secondary to splenic thrombosis in a 6 year old MI English Bulldog
A 6-year-old intact male English Bulldog was presented for 2-3 days of intermittent vomiting and lethargy. Physical exam found the patient to be tachycardic with pale mucous membranes and a palpable mass in the abdomen. Serum biochemistry revealed elevated alkaline phosphatase, hypernatremia, and mild hypochloremia. On CBC, a decreased HCT in conjunction with a high MCV…
Addison’s disease in a 5 year old FS Pit Bull Terrier
A 5-year-old FS Pit Bull Terrier dog presented for not acting right per owner, vomiting for one day, and anorexia. Temperature was normal. Initial blood chemistry revealed azotemia, low cholesterol, hyperamylasemia, and low triglycerides. CBC found thrombocytopenia. Total T4 and Pancreatic Lipase Immunoreactivity were both normal. Within a few weeks, the patient was examined again…
Cardiac mass and pericardial effusion with tamponade in a 12 year old MN Golden Retriever
A 12-year-old neutered male Golden retriever dog with history of Lyme disease was presented for acute onset lethargy, vomiting, and anorexia. On physical examination, the dog’s mucous membranes were slightly pale but with a normal CRT. An arrhythmia could be ausculted. The dog’s abdomen was tender and doughy on palpation, and he was marginally dehydrated….
Gastric carcinoma in a 13 year old MN mixed breed dog
A 13-year-old MN mixed breed dog, with history of chronic intermittent vomiting, was presented for progressively worsening vomiting and decreased appetite. Physical exam was unremarkable. 4DX test was positive for Lyme disease and C6 had a clinically significant titer. Several months later, the patient was having increasing frequency of vomiting. The owner reported that the…
Hepatocellular carcinoma and gallbladder mucocele in a 8 year old FS Beagle dog
An 8-year-old FS Beagle dog was presented for lethargy, anorexia, and vomiting. Blood chemistry (9/23/04) revealed elevated Alkaline Phosphatase, high ALT, high CK, hypercholesterolemia, and high anion gap. CBC was unremarkable. T4 was within normal range. Urine Cortisol/Creatinine level (10/11/05) was high. A low-dose dexamethasone suppression test (10/19/05) revealed hyperadrenocorticism.
Gall Bladder (GB) Mucocele in a 10 year old FS Shetland Sheepdog
A 10-year-old FS Shetland Sheepdog with history of being medicated concurrently with steroids and NSAIDS, presented for progressive anorexia with occasional vomiting. Physical exam found the abdomen in this dog slightly painful. Blood chemistry (11/11/08) revealed elevated Alkaline Phosphatase, high ALT, hypercholesterolemia, markedly high GGT, and high BUN:Creatinine ratio. CBC found lymphocytopenia, elevated neutrophils, elevated…
Gall bladder mucocele, cholangiohepatitis in a 6 year old MN Cocker Spaniel dog
A 6-year-old MN Cocker Spaniel dog with history of anxiety was presented for one episode of vomiting, anorexia, decreased drinking, lethargy, tachypnea, and restless behavior. Physical exam found patient painful in the mid-abdomen. Blood chemistry revealed elevated total protein, hyperbilirubinemia, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglobulinemia, elevated Alkaline Phosphatase, elevated ALT, elevated AST and elevated GGTP. CBC found leukocytosis…