03_00354 Charlie D Possible cirrhosis

03_00354 Charlie D Possible cirrhosis

A 5-year-old NM poodle was presented for evaluation of chronic weight loss and reduced appetite. On physical examination, weight loss was evident. Urinalysis showed bilirubinuria, proteinuria, and normal SG. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were elevated liver enzyme activity and bilirubin, and low normal albumin.

03_00334 Taylor R Posthepatic obstruction

A 14-year-old SF DSH was presented for evaluation of weight loss and vomiting. Abnormalities on CBC ands serum biochemistry were leukocytosis and elevated liver enzyme activity.

04_00402 Cowboy P Gastrojejunal FB

A 3-year-old NM Border cross with a history of eating socks was presented emaciated,  7% dehydrated, and painful on palpation.  Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were neutrophilia, mild hyperglycemia, and low sodium, chloride, and potassium.

Portosystemic Splenocaval Shunt In A 4-Year-Old MN Maltese. Our Case Study Of The Month August 2014

A 4-year-old MN Maltese was presented for an annual exam, but the dog had been noted to be losing weight. Physical exam was unremarkable. Blood chemistry revealed hyperphosphatemia, and elevated ALT, and AST enzyme activities . CBC found leukocytosis consisting of a neutrophilia, lymphocytosis, and monocytosis. The patient was nonresponsive to antibiotic therapy over a…

Lymph node enlargement in a male neutered ferret

The patient is a neutered male ferret of unknown age. The patient presented with history of being weak and wobbly; he had been anorexic and experienced weight loss over the last three days. Abdominal palpation revealed a nodular mid-abdominal mass. Radiographs revealed a potential mass effect adjacent to the kidney. 

Pancreatic mass in a 7 year old FS ferret

The patient is a 7 year old, spayed female ferret which presented for weight loss and a palpable abdominal mass.

Annular colonic mass in a 14 year old MN DSH cat

A 14-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for evaluation of weight loss. Survey radiographs and urinalysis were both within normal limits. Laboratory testing showed mild hyperglycemia, hypoalbuminemia, and mild anemia.