Pyloric mass in a 10-year-old FS Poodle
A 10-year-old FS poodle with history of decreased appetite was presented for weight loss and vomiting. Bloodwork was unremarkable.
03-00404 Nephthys M Suspect multicentric LSA——–NEED DX, SL———
A 13-year-old SF DSH was presented for evaluation of 5-6 days of anorexia and weight loss. Abnormalities on physical examination were dehydration and dilated pupils. Urinalysis showed bilirubinuria. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were elevated ALP activity and bilirubin.
Protein losing nephropathy, glomerulonephritis, and uremic gastritis in a 3 year old intact male Labrador Retriever: Our December Case Of The Month
A 3-year-old intact male Labrador Retriever was presented for anorexia and weight loss. CBC was within normal limits, however blood chemistry showed hyperproteinemia, hypoalbuminemia, low albumin/globulin ratio, marked azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, mild hypocalcemia, hyperkalemia, and hyperamylasemia. T4 was within normal range. The urine had a cloudy appearance; 3+ proteinuria and 3+ hematuria were present on urinalysis.
Multiple myeloma diagnosed by jejunal lymph node aspirate/cytology in a 8 year old DSH cat
An 8-year-old feline DSH was presented for evaluation of weight loss. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were severe hyperglobulinemia (globulin 91,) elevated bilirubin and fPL. Chronic bronchitis was evident on survey radiographs.
04_00415 Diesel R Jejunal FB
A 6-year-old NM Labrador/Rottweiler mix was presented for evaluation of intermittent chronic vomiting, weight loss, and decreased appetite. He had been previously been diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency and had responded to supplementation and a hypoallergenic diet trial. Urinalysis showed mild proteinuria and hematuria. Abnormalities on laboratory testing were subnormal B12, elevated folate, and normal…
Adrenal mass in a 7 year old MN DSH cat
A 7-year-old NM DSH was presented for evaluation of PU/PD and weight loss. Survey radiographs showed small kidneys with mineralization and volume contracted heart. CBC and serum biochemistry showed anemia, hypoalbuminemia, hyperglobulinemia, azotemia, and hyperphosphatemia.
03-00393 Zeus R Carcinomatosis—NEED SDX—-
A 7-year-old male Pit bull terrier was presented for evaluation of anorexia and weight loss. The only abnormality on physical examination was ascites. CBC and serum biochemistry were within reference range.
Spindle cell neoplasm of pancreas with metastasis, diagnosed on US-guided FNA, in a 6 year old FS German Shepherd Dog
A 6-year-old female spayed German Shepherd Dog was presented for evaluation of a possible abdominal mass and weight loss.