Cholelithiasis in a 14 year old FS Miniature Schnauzer dog
A 14-year-old FS Miniature Schnauzer with history of diabetes, seizures, and squamous cell carcinoma of right hind paw (5th digit amputated), was presented for decreased appetite, defecating in house, and vomiting. Physical exam was unremarkable. Patient was admitted for I.V. fluid therapy and nursing care. Blood chemistry revealed hypoalbuminemia, hyperbilirubinemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypochloremia, elevated Alkaline Phosphatase,…
Diabetes, pancreatitis, and intestinal adhesions in a 3 year old FS Pomeranian
A 3-year-old FS Pomeranian dog presented at emergency facility for five episodes of acute vomiting, anorexia, and lethargy. Physical exam found the patient to have a slightly tense, painful abdomen. In-house blood chemistry revealed elevated alkaline phosphatase, hyperphosphatemia, hypercholesterolemia, hyperamylasemia, hyperglycemia, and low chloride. CBC found slightly elevated HCT and eosinopenia. The patient had a…
Gastritis (likely a granulomatous lesion) in an 11 year old FS Persian cat
An 11-year-old spayed female Persian cat was presented for vomiting. Owner reports patient had been vomiting a couple times a week for approximately one month. Physical exam was unremarkable.
Marked pancreatitis, steatitis, and necrosis in a 7 year old MN DSH cat
This 7-year-old MN DSH presented for dysuria and a history of persistent UTI, which then progressed into episodes of vomiting and general malaise. The physical exam revealed a palpable mass in the cranial abdomen; this was confirmed by radiographs and was positioned caudal to the stomach. The CBC was normal. Blood chemistry was normal except…
Pancreatic duct calculus and concurrent presumptive inflammatory bowel disease in a 6 year old SF DSH cat
This 6-year-old FS DSH cat presented for weight loss and vomiting. The physical exam revealed an irritable demeanor and abdominal pain. The CBC and blood chemistry analyses were within normal limits.
Pancreatitis and pancreatic cyst diagnosed by ultrasound-guided FNA in a 7 year old MN Border Collie
A 7-year-old neutered male Border Collie mixed breed dog presented after a long history of occasional vomiting and elevated lipase. The dog had three separate episodes of pancreatitis over the prior two years. The clinical exam at this time was normal, except for minor focal abdominal pain in the right cranial abdomen. The CBC revealed…
Neutrophilic pancreatitis, post-hepatic obstruction, and portal hepatitis, diagnosed on FNA, in a 12 year old MN Labrador Retriever
This 12-year-old neutered male chocolate Labrador Retriever dog presented for a history of profound lethargy, occasional vomiting and progressive anorexia. The physical exam revealed moderate dehydration and mild cranial abdominal pain. The CBC revealed mild leukocytosis with a left shift. The blood chemistry demonstrated severely elevated amylase and lipase, severely elevated triglycerides, mildly elevated SAP,…
Suppurative, necrotizing pancreatitis, diagnosed on US-guided FNA, in a 10 year old FS diabetic Schnauzer
This 10-year-old diabetic FS Miniature Schnauzer was presented for a 3 week history of not doing right with progressive anorexia and occasional vomiting. The patient had been treated with NSAIDs for the prior 3 months for orthopedic issues. The physical exam revealed slightly tacky mucous membranes and mild abdominal pain. The CBC and blood analysis…
Pancreatic nodular hyperplasia and pancreatitis, diagnosed by US-guided FNA, in a 10 year old Labrador Retriever
This 10-year-old Labrador retriever dog presented for acute anorexia and vomiting. The clinical exam revealed a tender cranial abdomen, moderate dehydration, and tacky mucous membranes. The CBC and blood chemistry analysis revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift and mildly elevated amylase and lipase. After 3 days of IV therapy, the bloodwork showed a moderate…