Gastric neoplasia in a 11 year old MN Shepherd mixed dog
An 11-year-old MN Shepherd mix was presented for weight loss, inappetance, and vomiting. Recent blood work was within normal limits and the only abnormality on urinalysis was crystaluria – few triple phosphate and rare amorphous phosphate. Radiographs were not taken.
Prostatic abscess and Sertoli cell tumor in a 11 year old MN Labrador Retriever dog
An 11 year old MN Labrador Retriever canine (no descended testicles were present but this was an adopted dog with shelter history) was presented for progressive weight loss (4 pounds over a few months), hair loss, and leaking of urine. Abnormalities on physical examination were alopecia on the hind limbs and flanks and urinary incontinence….
Chylous effusion and possible small cell lymphoma in a 3 year old FS Pit Bull Terrier mix dog
A 3-year-old FS Pitbull Terrier mix was presented for weight loss. The only significant abnormality on physical examination was pale mucous membranes. CBC and blood chemistry showed leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, lymphopenia, hypoproteinemia, hypoalbuminemia, elevated liver enzyme activity, hyperbilirubinemia, hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, hypocholesterolemia, and hyperamylasemia. Lyme, Ehrlichia canis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and leptospirosis results were all negative….
Chronic renal disease with infarction in a 7 year old MN DSH cat
A 7 year old neutered male DSH cat was presented with a history of azotemia, polyuria, polydypsia, and weight loss. Physical examination and blood pressure were both within normal limits. The only significant abnormality on urinalysis was a subnormal specific gravity. Abnormalities on blood chemistry included azotemia and hypercalcemia.
Histiocytic sarcoma diagnosed by trucut biopsy of thoracic mass in a 7 year old Bernese Mountain Dog
A 7-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog (BMD) was presented for a history of persistent weight loss. The only abnormality on physical examination was a thin body condition. CBC and blood chemistry showed monocytosis, elevated creatinine, hypercalcemia, and mild hyperamylasemia. Survey thoracic radiographs showed a 4cm diameter spherical soft tissue opacity mass arising at the ventral tip…
Lymphoma and extramedullary hematopoiesis of the spleen and liver diagnosed by FNA in a 5 year old FS Boxer
A 5-year-old FS Boxer was presented for vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, and weight loss. The blood chemistry revealed elevated ALT and elevated AST enzyme activities. The CBC showed a leukocytosis consisting of a neutrophilia and a monocytosis. Thoracic radiographs were performed; there was no evidence of mass lesions, and the cardiac silhouette was within normal limits.
Lymphoma and extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH) in a 5 year old FS Boxer dog
A 5-year-old FS Boxer dog was presented for vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, and weight loss. The blood chemistry revealed elevated ALT and elevated AST enzyme activities. The CBC showed a leukocytosis consisting of a neutrophilia and a monocytosis. Thoracic radiographs were performed and there was no evidence of mass lesions and the cardiac silhouette was within…
Duodenal carcinoma in a 7 year old MN DSH cat
A 7 year old MN DSH cat was presented for decreased appetite and weight loss. On physical examination, weight loss and a grade II-III/VI systolic heart murmur were evident. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry included anemia, neutrophilia, hypocholesterolemia, and elevated CPK activity. T4, and FeLV/FIV were all normal.
Chronic portal hepatitis and fibrosis in a 12 year old FS Labrador Retriever dog
A 12 year old FS Labrador Retriever dog was presented with a history of mildly elevated liver enzymes and weight loss. The clinical exam was unremarkable other than sub normal body weight.