03_00163 Tucker S Lymphoma
A 14 year old FS DSH with a history of constipation was presented with anorexia and intermittent episodes of diarrhea and obstipation. The patient was still drinking, but was less active and had been losing weight. The cat was dehydrated and a heart murmur was auscultated upon examination. Thrombocytopenia was present on the CBC. Blood…
03_00165 Ruby K Hepatocellular carcinoma
A 9-year-old FS mixed breed dog was presented for weight loss, decreased appetite, and licking of her paws. Physical exam was unremarkable. Thrombocytosis was present on the CBC. Blood chemistry showed an increased urea, hyperproteinemia, hyperglobulinemia, hyperphosphatemia, and elevations of the ALT and elevated GGT enzyme activities.
Portosystemic Splenocaval Shunt In A 4-Year-Old MN Maltese
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…
Cholangiohepatitis with portal fibrosis in a 9 year old MN Jack Russell Terrier dog
A 9-year-old MN Jack Russell Terrier dog was presented for a history of mild weight loss, and aggression. No abnormalities were noted on the CBC. Blood chemistry profile revealed mildly elevated total protein, SAP, and ALT enzymes activities. Urinalysis and serum bile acids were not performed.
Lymphoma, liver and spleen in a 9 year old MN DSH cat
A 9 year old MN DSH cat was presented for weight loss. Physical exam revealed an elevated temperature of 105.0 degrees F; the rest of the physical exam did not yield any abnormalities. A serum biochemical profile revealed hyperbilirubinemia, elevations of the serum alkaline phosphatase, elevated ALT and elevated AST enzyme activities and an elevated…
Primary renal dysplasia in a 2 year old MN DSH cat
A 2-year-old MN DSH with history of azotemia was presented for increased thirst, decreased urination, and weight loss. Physical examination showed the patient to be quiet, alert and responsive. The rest of the examination was unremarkable. Urinalysis revealed a low-normal specific gravity and 1+ hematuria. CBC was within normal limits whereas marked azotemia was present…
Protein losing nephropathy, glomerulonephritis, and uremic gastritis in a 3 year old MI Labrador Retriever
A 3-year-old male Labrador Retriever dog 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.
Mesenchymal tumor or sarcoma in an 11 year old FS Labrador Retriever dog
An 11-year-old FS Labrador Retriever dog was presented for weight loss with normal appetite with no change in activity level or mentation. On survey radiographs a large mid abdominal mass and a small cranial abdominal mass were evident. Blood work was not done.
Lymphoma in an 11 year old FS DSH cat
An 11-year-old FS DSH cat was presented with a history of hemorrhagic diarrhea. After changing the diet and starting a course of metronidazole the pet became constipated. Additional history was that there had been loss of appetite and weight loss over a few months. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry were monocytosis and elevated liver…
Lymphoma, colonic in a 10 year old MN DSH cat
A 10-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for poor appetite, hematochezia, and weight loss. The cat was anemic on referral blood work. No blood analysis was performed pending sonogram results owing to economic concerns.