Lymphoma diagnosed on FNA in the spleen and liver of a 9 year old MN English Pointer
A 9-year-old MN English Pointer was presented for decreased appetite, weight loss, lethargy, and halitosis. Physical examination findings were generalized muscle wasting and slightly pale mucous membranes. The only abnormality on urinalysis was trace proteinuria; UPC showed borderline proteinuria. Abnormalities on CBC were anemia and thrombocytopenia. The patient was treated with Prednisone pending an ultrasound.
03_00202 Blue D LSA
A 9-year-old MN English Pointer dog was presented for decreased appetite, weight loss, lethargy, and halitosis. Physical examination findings were generalized muscle wasting and slightly pale mucous membranes. The only abnormality on urinalysis was trace proteinuria, which on UPC was borderline proteinuric. Abnormalities on CBC were anemia and thrombocytopenia. The patient was treated with Prednisone…
Gastric mass-fibrosing gastritis in a 10 month old MN cat
A 10-month old MN cat was presented for anorexia and weight loss. Blood chemistry revealed a low total protein, hypoalbuminemia, and hyperamylasemia. CBC showed leukocytosis secondary to a neutrophilia, monocytosis, eosinophilia and basophilia, as well as thrombocytosis. Urinalysis showed the presence of hematuria with a urine specific gravity within normal limits. The urine microalbumin was…
Splenic and portal vein thrombosis and prehepatic portal hypertension in an 8 year old Chow dog with immune-mediated thrombocytopenia.
An 8-year-old MN Chow Chow mix was presented for anorexia and weight loss. On physical examination, multiple petechiae on gums and abdomen were evident. Abnormalities on CBC were anemia, neutrophilia, eosinopenia, thrombocytopenia, and mild leukocytosis. The patient was treated with IV fluids, Flagyl, famotidine, doxycycline, sucralfate, and prednisone. The patient was discharged 24-hours later, and…
03_00197 Sydney M Liver mass
A 12-year-old FS Golden Retriever was presented for anorexia and weight loss. On physical examination pyrexia, weak hindquarters, and multiple growths were present. CBC and T4 were within normal limits. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were azotemia, elevated liver enzymes, and hypercholesterolemia.
03_00198 Madison B Hepatic cyst
A 12-year-old MN Persian was presented for Rabies vaccination and to clip the fur on the hindquarters. On physically examination body score condition was 2ВЅ/5, a grade III/VI systolic murmur was present, the abdomen was bloated, distended and painful and there was a mass lesion on the right cranial abdomen adjacent to the body wall….
Pyelonephritis in a 12 year old FS Golden Retriever with anorexia and weight loss
A 12-year-old spayed female Golden Retriever dog was presented for anorexia and weight loss. Pyrexia, weak hindquarters, and multiple growths were noted on physical examination. CBC and T4 were within normal limits. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry included azotemia, elevated liver enzymes, and hypercholesterolemia.
Splenic lymphoma in a 14 year old MN Bernese Mountain Dog
A 14-year-old MN Bernese Mountain Dog was initially presented for trouble walking and weight loss, but was seen more recently for lethargy, poor appetite, and one episode of vomiting. On physical examination, the dog had a thin body condition, pyrexia, and a stiff gait. Urinalysis was within normal limits. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry…
Intestinal lymphoma in ileocecal mass in a 10-year-old FS DSH cat
A 10-year-old FS DSH cat was presented for weight loss and a possible abdominal mass. Abnormalities on blood chemistry were hypoalbuminemia and elevated ALP.
Jejunal foreign body in a 2-year-old F Mastiff dog
A 2-year-old F Mastiff dog was presented for weight loss, inappetence, and vomiting for 2 weeks. On physical examination the body score was 2/5 and the abdomen was painful on palpation. A cranial abdominal mass was noted on survey radiographs. No laboratory work was performed.