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Gastric Foreign Body in a 2 year old MN Labrador Retriever dog

Gastric Foreign Body in a 2 year old MN Labrador Retriever dog

A 2½-year-old MN Labrador was presented for evaluation of one episode of vomiting and a distended abdomen. Abnormalities on physical examination were abdominal distension and tachycardia. CBC was within reference range; whereas low BUN, hypokalemia, and hypochloridemia were present on serum biochemistry. 4dx was negative.

Right adrenal mass (pheochromocytoma) in a 6 year old MN Dachshund

The patient is a 6 year old neutered male Dachshund dog. Clinical findings include abdominal distension. (A sample of ascites was sent out for cytology and revealed serosanguinous modified transudate). Physical examination also revealed a grade 3/6 heart murmur. Medications included furosemide and enalapril. Blood work showed albumin was low at 2.3.

Liver nodules and cardiac tamponade in a 3 year old MI hamster

The patient is a 3 year old male hamster. Fluid in abdominal & thoracic cavities. Placed on Lasix 4mg/kg PO BID 4 days ago. Decreased protein. Radiographs revealed abdominal swelling.

“Working Through the Ascites on Ultrasound”: Our Case of the Month April 2014

A 9-year-old MN DSH was presented for evaluation of ascites. On physical examination a distended abdomen and weight loss was evident. Fluid analysis revealed a moderate neutrophilic exudate – suspected bacterial sepsis. CBC showed neutrophilia, monocytosis, and mild anemia whereas serum chemistry was within normal limits.

Hepatic Carcinoma in a 13 year old MN DLH cat

The patient is a feline DLH, MN, 13 years The patient has a poor appetite and distended abdomen.

Abdominal Distension

An intact male mixed breed dog was presented for evaluation of 4-5 days of progressive abdominal distension. Abnormalities on laboratory work were heartworm positive and anemia. Survey radiographs showed cardiomegaly and a possible abdominal mass.

Adrenal Mass

The patient is a 12-year-old spayed female Jack Russell Terrier. The abdomen was progressively swollen on presentation. Only minor anemia was present with otherwise normal blood work. Chest radiographs reveal normal heart size and normal lung fields. 1-2 liters of ascites had been drained from this patient weekly after abdominal tap revealed modified transudate fluid….

Right sided heart failure in a heartworm-positive MI mixed breed dog with abdominal distension

An intact male mixed breed dog of unknown age was presented for evaluation of 4-5 days of progressive abdominal distension. Abnormalities on laboratory work included anemia and a positive heartworm test. Survey radiographs showed cardiomegaly and a possible abdominal mass.

Chyloabdomen in a 15 year old FS DSH cat

A 15-year-old SF DSH was presented for evaluation of idiopathic chyloabdomen. The patient presented for progressive general malaise.

Round cell neoplasm diagnosed on FNA in a 10 year old Scottish Terrier

A 10-year-old Scottish Terrier dog was presented for evaluation of nonspecific symptoms and lethargy. Pyrexia (105.6F) and a distended abdomen were present on physical examination. Abnormalities on CBC were leukocytosis with a left shift and anemia. Blood chemistry revealed elevated ALP, elevated AST, elevated amylase, elevated bilirubin, and elevated cholesterol. The dog also had a…