Pancreatic duct calculus and concurrent presumptive inflammatory bowel disease in a 6 year old SF DSH cat
This 6-year-old FS DSH cat presented for weight loss and vomiting. The physical exam revealed an irritable demeanor and abdominal pain. The CBC and blood chemistry analyses were within normal limits.
Chronic active pancreatitis in a 17 year old FS DSH cat
This 17-year-old FS DSH was presented for anorexia, lethargy, vocalization and mild weight loss. The physical exam revealed a painful cranial abdomen and poor body condition. The CBC and blood chemistry demonstrated mildly elevated BUN, mildly elevated creatinine, mildly elevated ALT, mildly elevated SAP, mildly elevated total bilirubin and mildly elevated CPK with mild anemia…
Pancreatic carcinoma in a 16 year old MN DSH cat
This 16-year-old FS DSH was presented for chronic vomiting, lethargy, anorexia, PU/PD, and weight loss. The clinical exam revealed moderate dehydration and mild hyperthermia. The CBC and blood chemistry analysis was normal except for a minor SAP elevation.
Intestinal lymphoma in a 14 year old MN DSH cat
A 14-year-old neutered male DSH cat, previously managed for hyperthyroidism, was presented for chronic soft stool and weight loss with decreased appetite. The physical exam revealed diffusely thickened small intestine, cachexia, and mild dehydration. The CBC showed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift, elevated monocytes, and elevated eosinophils. Blood chemistry demonstrated mildly elevated amylase and…
Pancreatic carcinoma in a 14 year old MN DSH cat
This 14-year-old MN DSH presented for partial anorexia, progressively worsening abdominal pain on serial examinations, and weight loss. CBC and blood chemistry analysis revealed a severe lipase elevation with otherwise normal parameters.
Pancreatitis and mesenteric steatitis 10 Year Old MN Weimaraner
This 10-year-old MN Weimaraner presented for anorexia, occasional vomiting, weight loss, and poor body condition. The clinical exam revealed a mildly tender abdomen and mild fever. CBC and blood chemistry analysis revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift, slight elevations in amylase and elevated SAP and mild hypomagnesemia.
Intestinal lymphoma (Intraoperative ultrasound) in a 17 year old FS DSH cat
This 17-year-old FS DSH cat was presented for anorexia and weight loss. The physical exam revealed palpably thickened small intestine and mild dehydration. The original CBC revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift and mild anemia. The patient was treated with broad spectrum antibiotics. Ten days later, the cat exhibited mild persistence of signs. The…
Gastric lymphoma in an 8 year old FS DSH cat
This 8-year-old spayed female DSH cat was presented for rapid weight loss, anorexia, and vomiting. The physical exam revealed mild dehydration, intestinal thickening on palpation, and mild hyperthermia. CBC and blood chemistry values were normal. Urinalysis was not performed.
Lymphoblastic Lymphoma in a 14 year old MN DSH Cat
A 14-year-old MN DSH was presented due to the development of a voracious appetite and restlessness. The cat was previously diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and previous serum biochemical changes included hyolesterolemia and hyperlipasemia. CBCs and urinalyses were normal. On physical exam, the patient was tachycardic and a low grade heart murmur was auscultated, in addition to…
Colonic Adenocarcinoma in a 12 year old MN DSH cat
This 12-year-old MN DSH was presented for anorexia and weight loss. The physical exam revealed a focally thickened intestine in the mid abdomen but was otherwise normal. The CBC was normal. Blood chemistry evaluation revealed a slightly elevated lipase and slightly elevated triglyceride with moderately subnormal T4. The urinalysis was normal.