RAD – mid abdominal mass effect with likely mesenteric pathology in a 13 year old FS Pitbull
This 13 year old FS Pitbull presented ADR, not eating, difficulty walking or even moving, enlarged axillary lymph node, blood in urine (history of UTI), dehyrated. CBC/Chem: BUN 227, Crea 7.1, Phos 15.9, ALB 4.4, ALKP 4396, Amyl 1622, Lip 5539TT4 0.7 low U/A: USPG 1.009, WBC tntc, cocci tntc, rbc tntc, protein +3, blood…
FIP in a 1 year old MN Ragdoll cat
A 1-year-old male neutered Ragdoll cat was with history of chronic eye problems presented for decreased appetite and loose stools for 3 days. Physical exam found patient pyrexic at 104.4 degrees fahrenheit. Suspected enlarged lymph nodes were found on abdominal palpation. Subcutaneous fluids were administered, and patient was discharged with appetite stimulants. Blood chemistry and…
03_00222 Lucy P Mucocele, cholangiohepatitis
An 11-year-old intact female Cairn terrier dog was presented on emergency at RDVM for vomiting bile for 24 hours. Abnormalities on physical examination were lethargy, severe dental disease, prominent popliteal lymph nodes, and a tense abdomen and prominent liver on palpation. CBC and blood chemistry showed marked leukocytosis, neutrophilia, monocytosis, eosinopenia, thrombocytosis, elevated total proteins,…
Mitral insufficiency in a 4 year old MN Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
A 4-year-old MN Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog with history of a grade IV/VI heart murmur was presented for intermittent, but persistent coughing and gagging. On physical examination enlarged submandibular lymph nodes were present. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry included anemia, thrombocytosis, and increased BUN.
Pulmonary hypertension in a 10 year old MN Boston Terrier
A 10-year-old neutered male Boston Terrier dog was presented for possible seizure activity. A grade II/VI heart murmur and left submandibular lymphadenomegaly were present on physical examination. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry included neutrophilia, eosinopenia, thrombocytosis, elevated ALP activity, and elevated CK. T4 was within normal limits. The patient was treated with enalapril and…
Lymphoma in a 3 year old FS Rhodesian Ridgeback
A 3-year-old FS Rhodesian Ridgeback was presented for the evaluation of enlarged lymph nodes of 3 weeks’ duration. Generalized lymphadenopathy was present on physical examination. The serum chemistry showed hyperglobulinemia, and thrombocytopenia was present on the CBC. Thoracic radiographs did not show any signs of lymphadenopathy or any lesions consistent with neoplasia.
Right adrenal mass in a 12 year old FS mixed breed dog
A 12-year-old FS mixed breed dog with an extensive history of urinary calculi and three cystotomies to date was presented for a swollen right hind paw. On physical examination, the skin of the foot was inflamed with alopecia and crusting; there was generalized peripheral lymphadenomegaly, and a firm mass was palpated in the area of…
Hepatocellular carcinoma in a 10 year old MN Maltese mix dog
A 10-year-old MN Maltese mix dog with a history of chronic elevated liver enzyme activity was presented for polyuria/polydipsia and inappropriate urination at home. Abnormalities on physical examination were a palpably enlarged liver, stenotic left ear canal, left submandibular lymphadenomegaly, and a 2-pound weight loss. Urinalysis showed normal pH and specific gravity, 3+ proteinuria, 3+…
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…
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