Regional necrotizing septic serositis in an 11 year old MN DSH cat
This 11-year-old neutered male DSH cat was presented for acute vomiting and lethargy over a 24 hour period with a long term history of eating plants and string. The physical exam was unremarkable without abdominal pain or fever. The CBC demonstrated mild leukocytosis with a left shift. The blood chemistry analysis revealed only mildly elevated…
Lymphoplasmacytic, Transmural Enteritis in a 5 year old MN Yorkshire Terrier dog
This 5-year-old MN Yorkshire Terrier was presented for inappetence over a 2 day period. Physical exam of the dog revealed tacky mucous membranes, and focally painful abdomen. The CBC was normal. Blood chemistry analysis revealed mildly elevated BUN and mildly elevated amylase with moderate panhypoproteinemia and moderately low T4. The urinalysis revealed 3+ proteinuria and…
Focal Intestinal Perforation in a 10 year old MN Golden Retriever dog
This 10-year-old MN Golden Retriever was presented for vomiting and anorexia over a 4 day period. The clinical exam revealed marked weight loss, a tense caudal abdomen, mild fever, tacky mucosal membranes, and mild dehydration. The CBC revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift. The blood chemistry analysis was normal except for moderate hypoalbuminemia. Urinalysis…
Multiple Gastric Foreign Bodies in a 9 year old MN Pug dog
This 9-year-old MN Pug was presented for persistent vomiting and anorexia over one week that was non responsive to medical therapy over the prior 36 hours. The physical exam of the dog revealed moderate dehydration despite aggressive fluid therapy, multifocal pain on abdominal palpation, mild fever, and weight loss. CBC revealed moderate leukocytosis with toxic…
Acute Transmural Enteritis from Perforation in a 13 year old FS Cockapoo dog
This 13-year-old FS Cockapoo was presented for vomiting and diarrhea with mild anorexia. The clinical exam was normal except for mild mid abdominal discomfort on palpation. Body temperature was normal. The CBC revealed a mild regenerative anemia and moderate leukocytosis with a left shift. Blood chemistry analysis revealed moderately elevated SAP and mildly elevated amylase…
Duodenal Foreign Body, Moderate Lymphoplasmacytic Enteritis, in a 5 year old FS Bichon Frise dog
This 5-year-old FS Bichon Frise dog presented for 5 weeks of vomiting and diarrhea with a recent onset of lethargy. The physical exam revealed mild dehydration and focally painful abdomen. Blood analysis demonstrated mild leukocytosis with a left shift and mild hypoalbuminemia.
Jejunal Adenocarcinoma in a 6 year old MN German Shepherd mix dog
This 6-year-old MN Shepherd cross presented for a gradual 22 pound weight loss and one episode of diarrhea. Appetite was conserved. Physical examination revealed focal, mild cranial abdominal pain associated with a palpable mass. Blood analysis demonstrated mild hypoalbuminemia and mild leukocytosis with a left shift.
Foreign body obstruction in a 2 year old MN Labrador Retriever
This 2-year-old neutered male Labrador Retriever dog presented for vomiting and 3 days of anorexia. The clinical exam revealed a focally painful abdomen. Radiographs were normal. CBC and blood analyses were normal.
Duodenal foreign body in a 3 year old MN Pug
This 3-year-old neutered male Pug dog was presented for a rapid onset of vomiting, anorexia, and diarrhea. Severe abdominal pain was noted on physical exam. The CBC revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift, mild SAP elevation, and mild hypokalemia.
Gastric carcinoma in a 10 year old FS West Highland White Terrier
This 10-year-old FS West Highland White Terrier dog was presented for persistent vomiting, weight loss, and acute abdominal pain. Preliminary blood analysis was unremarkable.