Ureteral stones (calculi) with ureteral obstruction and hydronephrosis in a 5 year old FS Shih-tzu dog
A 5-year-old FS Shih-tzu dog presented for intermittent vomiting one week duration, inappetance. The clinical exam revealed upper abdominal discomfort. The bloodwork revealed elevated white blood cell count and normal blood chemistry. Two radiopaque marble size structures noted on abdominal radiographs suspected to be nephroliths or intestinal foreign body. Urinalysis was pending at the time…
Peritoneal-pericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a 2 year old FS DSH cat
A 2-year-old SF DSH cat was presented for evaluation of a 3-day history of vomiting. The only finding on physical examination was mild discomfort on abdominal palpation. Abdominal and thoracic radiographs were read out by a boarded radiologist. Report states that there is a soft tissue/fat opacity caudal to the cardiac silhouette and continuous with…
05-00097 Deuce K Pancreatitis——-NO IMAGES— (video)–
A 12-year-old FS mixed breed dog was presented for vomiting, intermittent diarrhea, and lethargy. On physical examination mild dehydration and a painful abdomen were present. Abnormalities on CBC and serum chemistry were anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, elevated ALP and ALT activity, amylase, and lipase. Survey abdominal radiographs revealed loss of detail in the cranial abdomen but…
03_00244 Burt G *BK* Chronic cholecyctitis
A 13-year-old NM canine mix was presented for evaluation of vomiting and anorexia, Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were left shift neutrophilia, elevated liver enzyme activity, hyperglobulinemia, azotemia, and hypercholesterolemia. In addition there was abdominal pain with imaging.
03-00243 Kramer V Biliary Mucocele——NO IMAGES—-
A 13-year-old MN Sheltie had initially been presented at the primary veterinarian for lethargy, anorexia, vomiting, and diarrhea with abnormalities on CBC and serum chemistry being leukocytosis, azotemia, elevated TP, inorganic phosphate, cholesterol, and ALP activity. The pet was subsequently referred to a 24-hour emergency referral hospital were on physical examination discomfort on abdominal palpation…
Renoliths and cystic calculi in a 10 year old MN Pomeranian
A 10-year-old neutered male Pomeranian dog was presented for evaluation of severe vomiting, inappetence, diarrhea, and lethargy. A cystotomy had been done two years ago. The patient only eats table food, and is on no specific medications. The only significant finding on physical examination was mild cranial abdominal discomfort. Inappropriate SG (1.023), 1+ protein, ands…
Splenic necrosis and gallbladder perforation in a 7 year old FS Jack Russell Terrier dog
A 7-year-old FS Jack Russell Terrier with a history of regulated hypothyroidism, was presented for vomiting, lateral recumbency, and abdominal pain following ingestion of a ham bone. The owner also reported that the patient had been showing polyuria/polydipsia prior to the incident. On physical examination, the patient was laterally recumbent and very painful. CBC showed…
Pancreatitis in a 14 year old MN DSH cat
A 14 year old MN DSH was presented for intermittent vomiting and lethargy. On physical examination cranial abdominal pain was present. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were leukocytosis and hyperglycemia.
Right parathyroid adenoma and branchial cyst in a 15 year old FS Beagle dog
A 15-year-old FS Beagle, with current medications of Enalapril, Soloxine, and Lasix for history of managed cardiac disease was presented for restlessness and inability to get comfortable. Abnormalities on physical examination were painful cranial abdomen and pain on the lumbar spine. CBC was within normal limits. Abnormalities on blood chemistry were mildly elevated AST, moderately…
Pancreatitis in a 6 year old FS Pug dog
A six-year-old FS Pug was presented with a history of vomiting. On physical exam, a tense and painful abdomen was present. Thickening of the small intestines was evident on radiographs. Isosthenuria, glucosuria, and trace ketonuria was present on urinalysis. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were elevated MCHC, lymphopenia, eosinophilia, elevated AST activity, elevated cholesterol,…