Intestinal foreign body in a 12 year old MN German Shepherd Dog
A 12-year-old MN German Shepherd Dog was presented for persistent vomiting and anorexia over a 3 day period. The physical exam revealed moderate dehydration and a palpably enlarged and painful spleen. The CBC presented slight neutropenia. Blood chemistry analysis revealed only a moderately elevated amylase.
Intestinal lymphoma in a 14 year old MN DSH cat
A 14-year-old neutered male DSH cat, previously managed for hyperthyroidism, was presented for chronic soft stool and weight loss with decreased appetite. The physical exam revealed diffusely thickened small intestine, cachexia, and mild dehydration. The CBC showed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift, elevated monocytes, and elevated eosinophils. Blood chemistry demonstrated mildly elevated amylase and…
Lymphoblastic intestinal lymphoma in a 2 year old Maine Coon cat
This 2-year-old Maine Coon cat was presented after five days of vomiting and anorexia. The physical examination revealed mildly thickened intestines and 5% dehydration. Blood analysis revealed mild regenerative anemia and slightly elevated globulin levels.
Jejunal foreign body and emerging peritonitis in a 12 year old MN Cairn Terrier
A 12-year-old neutered male Cairn Terrier dog, with a chronic history of well managed diabetes and hyperadrenocorticism, was presented with a history of vomiting and anorexia over a 3 day period. The physical exam was normal other than mildly tacky mucous membranes and slight dehydration. The CBC was normal. Blood chemistry was stable with chronically…
Fluid-absorbing intestinal foreign body in a 7 year old FS Jack Russell Terrier
A 7-year-old spayed female Jack Russell Terrier dog presented for persistent vomiting of ingesta (steak) followed by clear, foamy fluid overnight after the owner fed the dog from the table after a barbecue. The physical exam revealed tacky mucous membranes, 5-7% dehydration, weakness, and a tense abdomen. The CBC demonstrated a moderately elevated hematocrit but…
Focal nodular pancreatitits in a 13 year old FS Mixed breed
This 13-year-old mixed breed FS dog presented for vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy and anorexia. The physical exam revealed mild dehydration and cranial abdominal pain. CBC and blood chemistry panel revealed only a severely elevated lipase and mildly elevated amylase. The patient had been treated unsuccessfully on an outpatient basis for one week and then was hospitalized…
Gastric foreign body in a 6 month old MN Chow Chow with 3 days of persistent vomiting
This 6-month-old MN Chow Chow was presented for persistent vomiting over a 36 hour period. The patient had eaten a large quantity of rawhide chews prior to this episode. The physical exam was normal with minor evidence of dehydration. CBC, blood chemistry, and urinalyses were normal.
Intestinal foreign body in a 3 year old FS Boston Terrier
A 3-year-old FS Boston Terrier dog was presented for persistent vomiting over the previous 2 days. The physical exam revealed a mildly painful abdomen and slight dehydration. The blood chemistry and CBC were normal except for a mildly elevated lipase. A urinalysis was not performed. The patient was NPO 24 hours prior to the sonogram.
Intestinal lymphoma (Intraoperative ultrasound) in a 17 year old FS DSH cat
This 17-year-old FS DSH cat was presented for anorexia and weight loss. The physical exam revealed palpably thickened small intestine and mild dehydration. The original CBC revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift and mild anemia. The patient was treated with broad spectrum antibiotics. Ten days later, the cat exhibited mild persistence of signs. The…
Gastric foreign body in a 2 year old MN Doberman Pinscher
This 2-year-old neutered male Doberman Pinscher dog was presented for persistent anorexia and occasional vomiting. The physical exam revealed mildly tacky mucous membranes and a tense cranial abdomen. The CBC was normal. Blood chemistry revealed mild ALT and ALP elevations. Urinalysis was not performed.