Splenic and portal vein thrombosis and prehepatic portal hypertension in an 8 year old Chow dog with immune-mediated thrombocytopenia.
An 8-year-old MN Chow Chow mix was presented for anorexia and weight loss. On physical examination, multiple petechiae on gums and abdomen were evident. Abnormalities on CBC were anemia, neutrophilia, eosinopenia, thrombocytopenia, and mild leukocytosis. The patient was treated with IV fluids, Flagyl, famotidine, doxycycline, sucralfate, and prednisone. The patient was discharged 24-hours later, and…
03_00198 Madison B Hepatic cyst
A 12-year-old MN Persian was presented for Rabies vaccination and to clip the fur on the hindquarters. On physically examination body score condition was 2ВЅ/5, a grade III/VI systolic murmur was present, the abdomen was bloated, distended and painful and there was a mass lesion on the right cranial abdomen adjacent to the body wall….
03_00190 Shades A Hepatic carcinoma
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.
03_00169 Scarlet C Cholangiohepatitis
A 7-year-old FS English Springer Spaniel was presented for vomiting and anorexia. The dog had been recently treated for tapeworms and given an injection of dexamethasone. She began vomiting blood clots and was hospitalized soon after the above treatment. The dog was quiet, had pale and tacky mucous membranes and she had ascites, based upon…
Left ureteral obstruction and left hydronephrosis in an 8 year old MN Himalayan mix
An 8-year-old MN Himalayan mix was presented for anorexia, vomiting, lethargy, and lack of defecation for two days. Mucous membranes were tacky, heart and lungs clear, and there was a palpable bladder with discomfort in the cranial abdomen on physical examination. Urinalysis showed 4+ proteinuria and hematuria, but urine culture yielded no growth. Abnormalities on…
Nodular pancreas and ascites in a 10 year old MN DSH cat
This 10-year-old MN DSH cat with controlled hyperthyroidism presented for partial anorexia, chronic diarrhea, and abdominal distension as noted by the owner. The physical exam confirmed a non-painful abdominal swelling, atrophy of the lumbar musculature, and a poor haircoat. Palpation was normal except for the suspicion of ascites. The CBC at the time of presentation…
Pancreatic lymphoblastic lymphoma in a 12 year old FS DLH cat
This 12-year-old FS DLH was presented for profuse vomiting. The clinical exam revealed a swollen abdomen, mild dehydration and a palpable cranial abdominal mass. The CBC and blood chemistry analysis revealed slight ALT elevation, CPK elevation and moderate calcium elevations, moderately regenerative anemia and leukocytosis with a left shift.
Intestinal Stromal Tumor in an 11 year old FS Springer Spaniel dog
This 11-year-old FS Springer Spaniel was presented for straining to urinate and abdominal distension. No other symptoms were noted by the owner. The physical exam revealed a large palpable abdominal mass. Radiographs revealed a large soft tissue mass but the origin was not evident. Blood analysis demonstrated mild anemia and mild leukocytosis with a left…
Gastric Foreign Body in a 12 year old FS Portuguese Water Dog
This 12-year-old FS Portuguese Water Dog presented for acute onset of anorexia, lethargy, vomiting and diarrhea. The physical exam revealed hematochezia present on rectal exam with mild dehydration and distended stomach.
Hepatic cyst in a 16 year old FS DSH cat
A 16-year-old FS DSH cat with a long history of hyperthyroidism presented for progressive weight loss, vomiting, partial anorexia, and abdominal distension. Physical examination confirmed these findings and revealed a low body condition score. Blood chemistry profile revealed only a mildly elevated ALT with mildly prolonged PT and mildly prolonged aPTT on the coagulation profile.