Hyperplastic cholecystitis in a 9 year old FS DLH cat
A 9-year-old SF DLH cat was presented for lethargy, vomiting and inappetence. The physical exam revealed an elevated temperature of 103.70F, profound lethargy, and vomiting of green and yellow bile. A CBC revealed mild leukocytosis (14.75 x 109/L) with a left shift. The serum biochemical profile revealed a mild hyperglycemia at 183. Urinalysis revealed 2+…
Lymphoma, liver and spleen in a 9 year old MN DSH cat
A 9 year old MN DSH cat was presented for weight loss. Physical exam revealed an elevated temperature of 105.0 degrees F; the rest of the physical exam did not yield any abnormalities. A serum biochemical profile revealed hyperbilirubinemia, elevations of the serum alkaline phosphatase, elevated ALT and elevated AST enzyme activities and an elevated…
Possible hepatic abscess in a 12 year old FS English Springer Spaniel dog
A 12-year-old FS English Springer Spaniel dog was presented for acute onset of vomiting. Physical exam found the dog to be pyrexic at 104.7F and dehydrated, with a painful abdomen. Blood chemistry revealed mild elevations in the liver enzyme activities. Abdominal radiographs showed decreased detail.
Colonic obstipation in a 7 year old MN DSH cat
A 7-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for intermittent vomiting typified by vomiting 2-3 times a week. The patient also had a history of constipation. The physical exam revealed mild dehydration (estimated at 5%), pyrexia, a grade IV/VI heart murmur and large amounts of firm stool in the descending colon. CBC showed a neutrophilia. Blood…
Calcaneal (Achilles) tendinitis without tendon avulsion in a 10 year old MN Rottweiler mixed breed dog
A 10-year-old MN Rottweiler mixed breed dog was presented with a history of limping on the left hind foot. Abnormalities on physical examination were pyrexia and a swollen left tarsus. A radiographic consultation found mild left stifle osteoarthrosis and joint effusion compatible with a partial or chronic cranial cruciate ligament rupture. Bursitis or partial avulsion…
Pancreatitis in a 10 year old FS Burmese cat
A 10-year-old FS Burmese was presented for anorexia, vomiting, and soft stool. The physical exam revealed mild dehydration, tacky mucous membranes, fever of 104 degrees F, and mild cranial abdominal pain on palpation. CBC and blood chemistry analysis revealed only mildly elevated triglycerides.
15_00048 Sonny C Mitral insufficiency, suspect left atrial tear
A 6-year-old MN Yorkshire terrier with history of elevated ALP activity and current therapy with Denosyl, was initially presented for evaluation of a slight but persistent cough, PU/PD, and diarrhea for one week duration. Abnormalities on physical examination were a pot-bellied abdomen and pyrexia (103.2В°). CBC and blood chemistry showed mildly elevated MCHC, hypoglycemia, elevated…
Splenoazygos shunt in a 4 year old F Shih Tzu dog
A 4-year-old F Shih Tzu was presented for loss of bladder control, lethargy, and PU/PD for one month. Abnormalities on physical examination were pyrexia (104° F), depressed, and a painful abdomen on palpation. CBC and blood chemistry showed leukocytosis, low MCV, neutrophilia, hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, and hypomagnesemia. On survey abdominal radiographs renomegaly, urinary calculi, and decreased…
Mast cell disease diagnosed by FNA of mesenteric lymph nodes in a 9 year old MN DSH cat
A 9-year-old MN DSH was presented for the evaluation of lethargy, and vomiting. The cat had been previously diagnosed with multiple cutaneous mast cell tumors. He also had a history of receiving Depo-medrol injections. The cat was febrile and had a painful abdomen on palpation. Previous blood work had shown an elevation of the ALT…