03-00123 Jester C Suppurative pancreatitis—-NEEDS SI, SDX, C—–
An 8-year-old MN DSH with history of hairballs (currently on Laxatone therapy), was presented for evaluation of vomiting. Abnormalities on physical examination were listlessness and mild dehydration. CBC showed leukocytosis, neutrophilia, basophilia, high MCHC, and elevated MCH. On blood chemistry hyperalbuminemia, elevated ALP and ALT activity, hypercholesterolemia, mild hyperglycemia, slight hypokalemia, and hyperbilirubinemia were evident….
Hepatocellular vacuolization and cholestasis in a 6 year old FS DSH cat
A 6-year-old FS DSH cat was presented for behavioral changes, polydipsia, and decreased appetite. Abnormalities on physical examination were marked dehydration, icteric mucous membranes, a pendulous and difficult to palpate abdomen, unkempt haircoat, flaking skin with matted hair, and severe dental disease. CBC showed low HCT, lymphopenia, and eosinophilia. On blood chemistry elevated ALT and…
Splenic abscessation and mass effect in a 10 month old MI German Shepherd
A 10-month-old MI German Shepherd was presented for progressive anorexia of one week duration. Abnormalities on physical examination were pyrexia (104° F), emaciation with a BCS of 2/9, tacky mucous membranes, and mild dehydration. Leukocytosis, left shift neutrophilia, hyperglobulinemia, and mild hypercholesterolemia were evident on blood work.
Addison’s disease in a 5 year old FS Pit Bull Terrier
A 5-year-old FS Pit Bull Terrier dog presented for not acting right per owner, vomiting for one day, and anorexia. Temperature was normal. Initial blood chemistry revealed azotemia, low cholesterol, hyperamylasemia, and low triglycerides. CBC found thrombocytopenia. Total T4 and Pancreatic Lipase Immunoreactivity were both normal. Within a few weeks, the patient was examined again…
Cardiac mass and pericardial effusion with tamponade in a 12 year old MN Golden Retriever
A 12-year-old neutered male Golden retriever dog with history of Lyme disease was presented for acute onset lethargy, vomiting, and anorexia. On physical examination, the dog’s mucous membranes were slightly pale but with a normal CRT. An arrhythmia could be ausculted. The dog’s abdomen was tender and doughy on palpation, and he was marginally dehydrated….
Biliary obstruction in a 8 year old FS Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog
An 8-year-old FS Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog was presented for anorexia of 3 days duration, decreased drinking, and lethargy. There was prior history of foreign body removal and cholecystectomy owing to cholelithiasis four months earlier. The owner reported that the patient never fully recovered from foreign body surgery and has demonstrated intermittent G.I. signs…
Moderate chronic hepatitis, possible Leptospirosis in a 3 year old FS Labrador Retriever dog
A 3-year-old FS Labrador Retriever dog with history of recent OHE, presented for seizure. Physical exam found patient emaciated, jaundiced, and with decreased skin turgor. In-house chemistry revealed markedly elevated Alkaline Phosphatase, ALT was unable to be determined, hypoamylasemia, low BUN, hyperbilirubinemia, and sample was icteric. CBC found high HCT, high RBC, and low MCHC….
Pancreatic adenoma in a 14 year old FS Bengal cat
A 14-year-old FS Bengal cat with history of polycystic kidneys was presented for hematuria. Physical exam was unremarkable. Blood chemistry revealed slight hyperamylasemia. CBC was within normal limits. In-house urinalysis showed normal pH, specific gravity and a full field of RBCs on microscopic evaluation. Patient was presented several weeks later for vocal changes, including loss…
Pancreatic lymphosarcoma in a 12 year old FS DSH cat
This 12-year-old FS DSH cat presented for progressive anorexia, lethargy and weight loss. The physical exam revealed a palpable irregular mid-abdominal mass, mild dehydration, mild fever and poor body condition. The CBC revealed slight anemia with anisocytosis, polychromasia, and moderate nucleated RBCs. Blood chemistry revealed mildly elevated ALT, mildly elevated AST, and mildly elevated total…
Calculus in left pancreatic duct and pancreatitis in a 13 year old Siamese cat
A 13-year-old Siamese presented for hematuria. The physical exam revealed mild dehydration, poor body condition score, and mildly painful kidney palpation. CBC was normal. Blood chemistry revealed mild elevations in BUN, creatinine, and variable mild elevations in amylase and lipase on serial samples. The urine specific gravity was 1.025 with 3+ proteinuria and severe hematuria.