Gastric lymphoma in an 8 year old FS DSH cat
This 8-year-old spayed female DSH cat was presented for rapid weight loss, anorexia, and vomiting. The physical exam revealed mild dehydration, intestinal thickening on palpation, and mild hyperthermia. CBC and blood chemistry values were normal. Urinalysis was not performed.
Pyloric Foreign Body in a 7 year old MN Jack Russell Terrier Dog
This 7-year-old MN Jack Russell Terrier was presented for acute vomiting and hematemesis. The physical exam revealed a tense cranial abdomen and mild hyperthermia. CBC, blood chemistry and urinalyses were all normal.
Lymphoblastic Lymphoma in a 14 year old MN DSH Cat
A 14-year-old MN DSH was presented due to the development of a voracious appetite and restlessness. The cat was previously diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and previous serum biochemical changes included hyolesterolemia and hyperlipasemia. CBCs and urinalyses were normal. On physical exam, the patient was tachycardic and a low grade heart murmur was auscultated, in addition to…
Emerging Lymphosarcoma in a 10 year old MN DSH Cat
A 10-year-old MN DSH was presented for vomiting, hematuria, and stranguria. The cat has a history of transient diabetes. Physical exam was unremarkable. Thrombocytopenia and an eosinophilia were present on the CBC. No abnormalities were noted on the serum biochemical profile. In-house urinalysis showed hematuria, bilirubinuria, and proteinuria. The pH and specific gravity were within…
Regional necrotizing septic serositis in an 11 year old MN DSH cat
This 11-year-old neutered male DSH cat was presented for acute vomiting and lethargy over a 24 hour period with a long term history of eating plants and string. The physical exam was unremarkable without abdominal pain or fever. The CBC demonstrated mild leukocytosis with a left shift. The blood chemistry analysis revealed only mildly elevated…
Chronic Ulcerative Lymphoplasmacytic Eosinophilic Enteritis in a 6 year old MN DSH cat
This 6-year-old MN DSH was presented for once daily emesis over the preceding 4 days followed by acute exacerbation of vomiting at presentation. The physical exam revealed mildly palpable small intestinal thickening. The CBC was normal with mild elevation of amylase on blood chemistry analysis.
Focal Intestinal Perforation in a 10 year old MN Golden Retriever dog
This 10-year-old MN Golden Retriever was presented for vomiting and anorexia over a 4 day period. The clinical exam revealed marked weight loss, a tense caudal abdomen, mild fever, tacky mucosal membranes, and mild dehydration. The CBC revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift. The blood chemistry analysis was normal except for moderate hypoalbuminemia. Urinalysis…
Multiple Gastric Foreign Bodies in a 9 year old MN Pug dog
This 9-year-old MN Pug was presented for persistent vomiting and anorexia over one week that was non responsive to medical therapy over the prior 36 hours. The physical exam of the dog revealed moderate dehydration despite aggressive fluid therapy, multifocal pain on abdominal palpation, mild fever, and weight loss. CBC revealed moderate leukocytosis with toxic…
Lymphoblastic Lymphoma in an 8 year old MN DSH cat
This 8-year-old MN DSH was presented for progressive vomiting and anorexia. The physical exam revealed a palpable cranial abdominal mass, poor body condition, and mild dehydration. CBC presented a mild regenerative anemia while the blood chemistry analysis was normal.
Acute Transmural Enteritis from Perforation in a 13 year old FS Cockapoo dog
This 13-year-old FS Cockapoo was presented for vomiting and diarrhea with mild anorexia. The clinical exam was normal except for mild mid abdominal discomfort on palpation. Body temperature was normal. The CBC revealed a mild regenerative anemia and moderate leukocytosis with a left shift. Blood chemistry analysis revealed moderately elevated SAP and mildly elevated amylase…