Compensated mitral insufficiency in a 5 year old FS Pomeranian dog
A 5-year-old FS Pomeranian dog was presented for evaluation of weight loss and Iris stage 2 renal disease. No murmur was audible on physical examination. Abnormalities on blood work were azotemia, elevated cPL, and very elevated ProBNP.
04_00365 Anna B Mass at ileocecocolic junction
An 11-year-old SF DSH was presented for evaluation of acute vomiting and anorexia with a history of weight loss over 3 months.
04_00355 Oliver B Mast cell tumor of jejunal lymphnodes
An 8-year-old NM DLH with a history of weight loss and anorexia was presented for evaluation of a mid-abdominal mass.
Portosystemic Shunt (PSS), Cystic Calculus in a 10 year old MN Shih Tzu dog
A 10-year-old MN Shih Tzu was presented for evaluation of intermittent stranguria and weight loss. On rectal palpation, there was some thickening of the prostate. Urinalysis and radiographs were both within normal limits and blood work showed elevated ALP activity.
05_00133 Boo Z Pancreatic mass
An 8-year-old SF DLH was presented for evaluation of weight loss and anemia. Blood work showed anemia and survey radiographs loss of serosal detail throughout abdomen.
Ureterolith with hydronephrosis in a 13 year old FS Dachshund
A 13-year-old female spayed Dachshund was presented for evaluation of weight loss, inappetence, and frequent urination. Urinalysis showed inappropriate SG (1.020), proteinuria, and hematuria. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry included leukocytosis, mild anemia, and hypoalbuminemia.
Ureterolith with hydronephrosis in a 12 year old FS Burmese cat
A 12-year-old spayed female Burmese cat was presented for evaluation of renal disease, weight loss, and anorexia. Urinalysis showed isosthenuria and azotemia were present on blood work. CBC was normal.
Cystic calculus and portosystemic shunt (PSS) in a 10 year old MN Shih Tzu
A 10-year-old neutered male Shih Tzu was presented for evaluation of intermittent stranguria and weight loss. On rectal palpation, there was some thickening of the prostate. Urinalysis and radiographs were both within normal limits, and blood work showed elevated ALP activity.
06_00124 Dakota G Renal mass
A 10-year-old SF DSH was presented for evaluation of ravenous appetite and weight loss. On physical examination an enlarged right kidney and thickened bowel loops were present. Leukocytosis was evident at 26,000.