Emphysematous hepatitis with possible mass formation and hiatal hernia of the liver lobe in a 10 year old FS Australian Shepherd
A 10-year-old SF Australian Shepherd was presented for evaluation of acute hematemesis, vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. Abnormalities on physical examination were lateral recumbence, dehydration, and pyrexia (106.8). Blood work showed thrombocytopenia and elevated ALT (655) activity. On survey radiographs possible mass in mid abdomen and hepatomegaly was evident.
Medullary rim kidneys in a 6 month old Persian
A 6-month-old NM Persian was presented for evaluation of failing to gain weight and chronic pyrexia. PCV was low (19%), total proteins elevated (10), and negative for FeLV, FIV, and Mycoplasma.
Pancreatic necrosis in a 10 year old MN Husky
A 10-year-old NM Husky was presented for evaluation of acute onset weakness and abdominal pain after getting into garbage with pork remains overnight. Physical examination revealed hemorrhagic diarrhea, few bouts of vomiting, and pyrexia. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were monocytosis, azotemia, bilirubinemia, and elevated proteins.
Ureteritis, with suspect purulent ureter in 8 year old FS DSH
This 8 year old, 4 lbs, 11 oz DSH cat presented for weight loss, lethargic, no vomiting or diarrhea, unsure of eating, family moved homes ~ 1 week ago. PE: Temp 103 two days ago, 104.7 yesterday and 102 today. Total protein 9.2. Radiograph Findings: Opacities in area of kidneys poor detail due to decreased body…
RAD – Bacterial pleuropneumonia and mild lung cortication in a 10 year old FS Husky
This 10 year old FS Husky presented with coughing and pyrexia 5 days before, has been on prednisone and baytril and still is febrile although cough has improved.
Lymphocytic hepatitis in a 7year old MN Shepherd mix dog
This 7 year old MN Shepherd mix presented with vomiting and lethargy of one week duration. Febrile. ALKP 655, amylase 2164
CT – Normal CT of the cervical spine post trauma with pain and ambulatory deficits in a puppy
History of trauma (falling off bed); febrile, lethargic, anorexic, unable to stand – holds body in a C-shape. Physical exam: thin. Non ambulatory, very painful when neck is manipulated, dulled mentation. CBC/Chem: HCT 25.3, HGB 6.9, Retic 4.8, PLT 105; Na 173, Cl 127, NH3 wnl