Necrotizing Pancreatitis in a 10 year old FS Labrador Retriever dog
A 10-year-old FS Labrador Retriever was presented for acute onset of vomiting, anorexia, and lethargy of approximately two days. The physical exam revealed a tense right cranial abdomen and tacky mucous membranes. Initial blood work had shown elevated ALP activity, elevated amylase, elevated lipase, elevated BUN, and elevated cholesterol and hypokalemia. Blood work performed two…
Pheochromocytoma diagnosed by surgical excisional biopsy in an 8 year old FS mixed breed dog
An 8-year-old FS mixed breed dog was referred for partial anorexia and mild lethargy. Mild painful cranial abdomen was noted on physical exam. CBC and blood chemistry panel were unremarkable. Urinalysis revealed 3+ proteinuria with isosthenuria. Systolic blood pressure was 220 mm Hg.
Jejunal foreign body in a 2-year-old F Mastiff dog
A 2-year-old F Mastiff dog was presented for weight loss, inappetence, and vomiting for 2 weeks. On physical examination the body score was 2/5 and the abdomen was painful on palpation. A cranial abdominal mass was noted on survey radiographs. No laboratory work was performed.
Spontaneous bowel torsion in a 3 year old FS Labrador Retriever dog
A 3-year-old FS Labrador Retriever dog had been hit by a car one week prior to the ultrasound. The patient sustained pulmonary contusions and was stabilized and discharged. Four days after discharge the patient started having intermittent vomiting, diarrhea and inappetance. The patient possibly ate chicken bones around this time. The patient was given Cerenia…
Pancreatitis in a 13 year old FS DSH cat
A 13-year-old FS DSH was presented for history of intermittent vomiting. On physical examination, the patient was QAR, painful on abdominal palpation, and vocalizing. The only abnormality on CBC was lymphopenia. Blood chemistry was within normal limits, and T4 was within normal range. Feline SPEC fPL was consistent with pancreatitis. The patient was treated with…
03_00172 Skittles B Biliary calculi
A 12-year-old FS Malti-poo with a history of seizures and unregulated diabetes, was presented for seizure activity. She was admitted immediately and given diazepam (Valium®) via I.V. catheter. The physical exam following the injection of diazepam found the patient to be quiet, and obtunded. She had tacky pale pink mucous membranes, bilateral cataracts, and mild…
Possible hepatic abscess in a 12 year old FS English Springer Spaniel dog
A 12-year-old FS English Springer Spaniel dog was presented for acute onset of vomiting. Physical exam found the dog to be pyrexic at 104.7F and dehydrated, with a painful abdomen. Blood chemistry revealed mild elevations in the liver enzyme activities. Abdominal radiographs showed decreased detail.
Gastrointestinal foreign body in a 8 month old MN Cockapoo dog
An 8-month old MN Cockapoo dog was presented with a history of vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, lethargy, and painful abdomen. Leukocytosis was present on CBC, whereas serum biochemistry panel was within normal limits.
Pancreatic carcinoma in a 12 year old MN DSH cat
A 12-year-old neutered male DSH cat was presented for inappetence, polydipsia, and lethargy. The patient had a history of FLUTD and pancreatitis. Recent laboratory testing had shown leukocytosis and hyperlipasemia. Abdominal pain was present on abdominal palpation. Loss of abdominal detail was evident on survey abdominal radiographs.
Pancreatitis in a 10 year old FS Burmese cat
A 10-year-old FS Burmese was presented for anorexia, vomiting, and soft stool. The physical exam revealed mild dehydration, tacky mucous membranes, fever of 104 degrees F, and mild cranial abdominal pain on palpation. CBC and blood chemistry analysis revealed only mildly elevated triglycerides.