Gastrointestinal foreign body in a 6 year old FS Boxer
This 6-year-old FS Boxer dog was presented for immediate postprandial vomiting over the past 3 days with concurrent diarrhea. The physical exam was largely normal with liquid brown diarrhea and hematochezia noted on rectal palpation. The CBC was normal. Blood chemistry analysis revealed slightly decreased albumin and moderately elevated amylase and lipase. Urinalysis was normal….
Jejunal foreign body and emerging peritonitis in a 12 year old MN Cairn Terrier
A 12-year-old neutered male Cairn Terrier dog, with a chronic history of well managed diabetes and hyperadrenocorticism, was presented with a history of vomiting and anorexia over a 3 day period. The physical exam was normal other than mildly tacky mucous membranes and slight dehydration. The CBC was normal. Blood chemistry was stable with chronically…
Focal nodular pancreatitits in a 13 year old FS Mixed breed
This 13-year-old mixed breed FS dog presented for vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy and anorexia. The physical exam revealed mild dehydration and cranial abdominal pain. CBC and blood chemistry panel revealed only a severely elevated lipase and mildly elevated amylase. The patient had been treated unsuccessfully on an outpatient basis for one week and then was hospitalized…
Fluid-absorbing intestinal foreign body in a 7 year old FS Jack Russell Terrier
A 7-year-old spayed female Jack Russell Terrier dog presented for persistent vomiting of ingesta (steak) followed by clear, foamy fluid overnight after the owner fed the dog from the table after a barbecue. The physical exam revealed tacky mucous membranes, 5-7% dehydration, weakness, and a tense abdomen. The CBC demonstrated a moderately elevated hematocrit but…
Gastric foreign body in a 6 month old MN Chow Chow with 3 days of persistent vomiting
This 6-month-old MN Chow Chow was presented for persistent vomiting over a 36 hour period. The patient had eaten a large quantity of rawhide chews prior to this episode. The physical exam was normal with minor evidence of dehydration. CBC, blood chemistry, and urinalyses were normal.
Intestinal foreign body in a 3 year old FS Boston Terrier
A 3-year-old FS Boston Terrier dog was presented for persistent vomiting over the previous 2 days. The physical exam revealed a mildly painful abdomen and slight dehydration. The blood chemistry and CBC were normal except for a mildly elevated lipase. A urinalysis was not performed. The patient was NPO 24 hours prior to the sonogram.
Pancreatitis and mesenteric steatitis 10 Year Old MN Weimaraner
This 10-year-old MN Weimaraner presented for anorexia, occasional vomiting, weight loss, and poor body condition. The clinical exam revealed a mildly tender abdomen and mild fever. CBC and blood chemistry analysis revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift, slight elevations in amylase and elevated SAP and mild hypomagnesemia.
Gastric foreign body in a 2 year old MN Doberman Pinscher
This 2-year-old neutered male Doberman Pinscher dog was presented for persistent anorexia and occasional vomiting. The physical exam revealed mildly tacky mucous membranes and a tense cranial abdomen. The CBC was normal. Blood chemistry revealed mild ALT and ALP elevations. Urinalysis was not performed.
Small bowel foreign body in a 4 year old MN Himalayan cat
This 4-year-old MN Himalayan cat was presented for 3 days of persistent vomiting, lethargy, and anorexia. The physical exam revealed moderate dehydration and tense abdomen; the cat would not allow deep palpation. The CBC revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift. Blood chemistry demonstrated moderate azotemia, mild hyperglycemia, mild hyponatremia and hypochloremia. The urine was…
Ileocecocolic Intussusception in a 6 month old M Chesapeake Bay Retriever dog
This 6-month-old M Chesapeake Bay Retriever was presented for acute and persistent vomiting over the prior 36 hours. The patient had a 1 week history of diarrhea as well. The physical exam revealed mild dehydration, tacky mucous membranes, and a tense abdomen that did not allow for deep palpation. The CBC demonstrated mild anemia while…