Biliary mucosal hyperplasia and gall bladder mucocele in a 8 year old FS Beagle dog
An 8-year-old FS Beagle dog was presented for acute onset vomiting and hemorrhagic diarrhea, following the probable ingestion of garbage one night prior to evaluation. On CBC elevated MCHC, thrombocytosis, and anemia was evident. Blood gases were within normal limits and PCV/TP was 42/9.5. The patient was transferred from the RDVM for continued overnight care…
Early lymphoma and hepatic lipidosis in a 10 year old FS DSH cat
A 10-year-old FS DSH cat was presented for weight loss, vomiting, and anorexia. On physical examination, the patient was quiet and cachexic. The patient had lost 5-pounds over seven months, was tachycardic, and had thickened intestines and small kidneys. CBC showed lymphopenia, polycythemia, and thrombocytopenia. On blood chemistry, there was elevated ALP, ALT, and hyperbilirubinemia….
Severe hydronephrosis; ureteral lithiasis in an 18 year old FS DSH cat
An 18-year-old FS DSH was presented for decreased appetite, weight loss, and polyuria/polydipsia. Abnormalities on physical examination were possibly deafness, unkempt haircoat, weight loss, nuclear sclerosis and iris atrophy in both eyes, thickened bowel loops on abdominal palpation, and palpable thyroid enlargement on the right side. Bacterial UTI was present on urinalysis and blood work…
Pancreatic carcinoma and splenic metastasis in a 15 year old FS DSH cat
A 15-year-old FS DSH cat was presented for weight loss, decreased appetite, hematuria, and lethargy. Abnormalities on physical examination included a large irregular mass in the mid-abdomen and left-sided iridial neovascularization with a small white mass on ventral/lateral limbus. On CBC, anemia and lymphopenia were present. Blood chemistry showed mild hypoglycemia, elevated BUN, and elevated…
Exocrine pancreatic neoplasia, diagnosed by US-guided FNA, in a 15 year old MN DSH cat
This 15-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for weight loss and anorexia. The physical exam revealed unkempt appearance. The CBC and blood chemistry analysis were unremarkable.
Perforating GB mucocele with thickened common bile duct (CBD) and pancreatitis in a 15 year old MN Maltese-Poodle mix dog
A 15-year-old MN Malti-poo was presented for progressive lethargy, anorexia, and weight loss. Physical exam found patient icteric, with a painful cranial abdomen. Blood chemistry revealed mild hyperglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia, hypercholesterolemia, elevated Alkaline Phosphatase, high ALT, high AST, and high GGTP. CBC found leukocytosis, neutrophilia, high bands, monocytosis and high platelet count.
Hepatocutaneous syndrome in a 9 year old FS Yorkshire Terrier with alopecia and crusting foot pads
A 9-year-old FS Yorkshire Terrier was presented for evaluation of a dermatitis characterized by thick crusts involving the pads of all four limbs, as well as the trunk. The crusts were thick and firmly adhered to the underlying dermis. The dog also had hyperkeratosis of the nasal planum, dermatitis of the upper lips and perianal…
Pancreatic abscess and suppurative pyogranulomatous inflammation in a 4 year old FS DLH cat
A 4-year-old FS DLH presented for weight loss, hair loss, hematochezia, and hair pulling. Physical exam revealed poor body condition with non-inflammatory alopecia. The CBC was normal. Blood chemistry analysis revealed mildly elevated total protein and globulins. Urinalysis showed a pH of 6.5, USG > 1.050 with a cloudy appearance, 5-10/hpf WBC, TNTC RBC, rare…
Pancreatic lymphosarcoma in a 12 year old FS DSH cat
This 12-year-old FS DSH cat presented for progressive anorexia, lethargy and weight loss. The physical exam revealed a palpable irregular mid-abdominal mass, mild dehydration, mild fever and poor body condition. The CBC revealed slight anemia with anisocytosis, polychromasia, and moderate nucleated RBCs. Blood chemistry revealed mildly elevated ALT, mildly elevated AST, and mildly elevated total…
Pancreatic carcinoma and septic inflammation, diagnosed on US-guided FNA, in a 14 year old MN cat
This 14-year-old MN DSH presented for weight loss with conserved appetite and no gastrointestinal symptoms. The physical exam revealed a mid abdominal mass on palpation and poor body condition. The CBC and blood chemistry values revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift and slight hypoalbuminemia.