Addison`s disease in a 10 year old MN West Highland White Terrier
10 year old MN West Highland White Terrier was presented to a referral hospital from a 24h emergency hospital. The patient was diagnosed with Addison’s disease 7 years ago, and the owner reported that the dog had been markedly lethargic recently. On physical examination, the dog was mildly dehydrated and had a mildly tense abdomen…
Lymphoplasmacytic enteritis, granulomatous lymphangitis in a 13 year old MN Beagle. *May 2010 COM*
A 13-year old MN Beagle dog was presented with vomiting, diarrhea, inappetance, and lethargy. The clinical exam revealed 5% dehydration and mildly tender mid-cranial abdomen. CBC, biochemistry, and urinalysis were normal. Folate was mildly elevated. CPL was Negative. Empirical treatment with metronidazole, Cerenia, and SQ fluids produced only minor positive clinical response.
Intestinal stricture in a 17 year old FS DSH cat
A 17 year old spayed female DSH cat was presented for constipation, dehydration and lethargy. Abnormalities on physical examination were dehydration and generalized DJD. On abdominal palpation, movable stool and possible splenomegaly was noted. Leukocytosis was present on CBC. Serum biochemistry revealed hypoalbuminemia and hyperamylasemia. T4 was normal, but free T4 was elevated.
Addison’s disease in an 8 year old FS Basset Hound
An 8-year-old FS Basset Hound dog was presented for crying throughout the night and vomiting food, fluid, and mucous. On physical examination, she was found to have pink mucous membranes and a normal body temperature. She had bilateral conjunctivitis as well as a bilateral otitis externa (Malassezia). No abnormalities were noted on auscultation of her…
Pyelonephritis in a 5 year old FS DLH cat
A 5-year-old FS DLH cat was presented for hiding at home and anorexia. Abnormalities on physical examination included a large urinary bladder and mild dehydration. Leukocytosis was present on CBC; blood chemistry was within normal limits. Survey abdominal radiographs showed left-sided renomegaly and a small right kidney.
Hepatocellular carcinoma with abscess in a 14 year old MN Labrador Retriever dog
A 14-year-old MN Labrador Retriever dog was presented from the RDVM for abdominal ultrasound for evaluation of acute onset collapse, lateral recumbency, abdominal pain, vomiting, and hematuria. On physical examination the patient was febrile, heart and lung sounds were clear on auscultation, he was non-ambulatory and weak, the abdomen was painful, and the mucous membranes…
Gall bladder mucocele with peritonitis in a 12 year old FS Bichon Frise dog
A 12-year-old FS Bichon Frise dog with history of bladder stones was presented for vomiting for 24 hours with wanting to eat but unable to hold any food down. On physical examination the mucous membranes were tacky, light pink, and slightly icteric, the abdomen was extremely tense and painful, and there was decreased skin turgor….
Pyelonephritis and a left renolith in a 10 year old FS DSH cat
A 10-year-old FS DSH was presented for vomiting, lethargy, and anorexia. On physical examination, the patient was bright, alert and responsive, but had evidence of weight loss and dehydration. Also, the cat’s mucus membranes were pale pink, and there was a possible fluid wave in the abdomen. Urinalysis showed alkaline urine with normal specific gravity,…
Acute necrotizing pancreatitis in a 14 year old FS Wire Fox Terrier
A 14-year-old FS Wire Fox Terrier dog with history of hypothyroidism was presented for acute vomiting and anorexia. Pulmonary crackles in the left lung field were noted on auscultation. Other physical examination abnormalities included 10% dehydration, a lumpy feeling on abdominal palpation, and bilateral cataracts. Marked hyperamylasemia and hyperlipasemia were present on serum biochemistry. 4DX…
Pancreatic mass in a 14 year old MN DSH cat
A 14-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for anorexia and lack of defecation. On physical examination, the eyes were sunken and the abdomen was soft and doughy. CBC showed leukocytosis, neutrophilia, lymphopenia, monocytosis, eosinopenia, and mild thrombocytosis. The only pertinent finding on blood chemistry was hyperglycemia. T-4 was within normal range. The patient was treated…