Intestinal and renal lymphoma in a 7 year old MN DSH cat
A seven-year-old MN DSH cat was presented with lethargy with the owner reporting that the cat’s behavior and temperament had changed. On urinalysis the urine was straw in color and clear; USPG was inappropriate (1.021), hematuria was present. The urine protein/creatinine ratio was 1.1. Abnormalities on CBC and serum chemistry were anemia, neutrophilia, lymphopenia, monocytosis,…
Protein Losing Enteropathy in an 8 Year Old FS Yorkshire Terrier dog
An 8 year old FS Yorkshire Terrier dog with a history of protein losing enteropathy (PLE) was presented for ascites, which was confirmed on physical examination. The dog has been treated with Atopica. Abdominocentesis yielded 265 mls of fluid. CBC and blood work showed leukocytosis, lymphopenia, neutrophilia, thrombocytosis, hypoproteinemia, hypoalbuminemia, and hypocalcemia.
03_00237 Sophie L Cirrhosis
A 12-year-old SF Labrador retriever cross was presented with a history of decreased appetite, distended abdomen and occasional vomiting. The only significant abnormality on physical examination was ascites. Moderately elevated liver enzyme activity was present on laboratory testing. Approximately 2 liters of fluid were drained from the abdomen, which was quantified as a transudate.
Chronic active pancreatitis and necrosis in a 13 year old FS Springer Spaniel dog
A 13-year-old FS Springer Spaniel that had been vomiting intermittently after a dental and skin mass removal that had been done a few days previously presented for an examination. The only abnormality on physical examination was a slight pot bellied appearance. Urinalysis showed an inappropriate specific gravity (1.018), bilirubinurea, proteinurea, and bacteriuria. CBC and serum…
Presumptive protein-losing enteropathy, inflammatory bowel disease, or lymphoma in a 6 year old hound mix dog
A 6-year-old female spayed Hound mix dog was presented for decreased appetite, increased drinking, and watery diarrhea for 4 days. Physical exam found soft, fluid filled bowels on abdominal palpation. An anti-diarrheal injection was administered, and the patient was discharged with oral anti-diarrheal medication, along with Tylan powder. Approximately 1 week later, the patient presented…
03_00222 Lucy P Mucocele, cholangiohepatitis
An 11-year-old intact female Cairn terrier dog was presented on emergency at RDVM for vomiting bile for 24 hours. Abnormalities on physical examination were lethargy, severe dental disease, prominent popliteal lymph nodes, and a tense abdomen and prominent liver on palpation. CBC and blood chemistry showed marked leukocytosis, neutrophilia, monocytosis, eosinopenia, thrombocytosis, elevated total proteins,…
05-00083 Bogie L Pancreatitis and pancreatic necrosis——-NO IMAGES—-
A 14-year-old MN Maltese dog was presented for vomiting with a previous history of borderline Cushing’s disease, collapsing trachea, and pancreatitis. On physical examination a distended abdomen was present. Abnormalities on CBC and serum chemistry were neutrophila, thrombocytosis, hyperproteinemia, hyperalbuminemia, elevated cholesterol, triglycerides, amylase, lipase, and AST, ALP and GGT activity, bilirubinemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypoglycemia, hypernatremia,…
Bladder mass in a 9 year old FI Brittany Spaniel
A 9-year-old intact female Brittany Spaniel dog, with previous history of cystotomy, was presented on emergency at a 24-hour facility for vomiting, shaking, painful abdomen, and extreme lethargy. Physical examination found the patient whining and crying, depressed, with tacky mucous membranes, and a firm distended abdomen. The patient was ambulatory but was most comfortable in…
Thoracic mass suggestive for lung neoplasia in a 6 year old MI Rhodesian Ridgeback dog
A 6 year-old male Rhodesian Ridgeback with a history of IMHA and current cortisone therapy was presented for being depressed. Abnormalities on physical examination were pale pink mucosa, tachycardia, polypnea, and a distended abdomen. CBC showed leukocytosis, neutrophilia, monocytosis, and regenerative anemia. Coombs test was negative.
Pancreatic carcinoma in a 9 year old MN DSH cat
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.