Stump pyometra and ovarian remnant in a 6 year old FS Rottweiler dog
A 6-year-old FS Rottweiler adopted three years ago from a shelter at which she was spayed, was presented for a history of two heat cycles, a negative LH test two years prior and recent bloody and mucoid discharge from the vulva. Abnormalities on physical examination were a grade II/VI heart murmur and a bloody, mucoid…
Aortic and mitral insufficiency in a 10 year old FS Chihuahua
A 10-year-old FS Chihuahua dog presented for weight loss. On physical examination, a grade II-III/VI systolic murmur was present. Blood pressure revealed hypertension. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry included thrombocytosis, mild hyperglycemia, and elevated triglycerides.
03_00198 Madison B Hepatic cyst
A 12-year-old MN Persian was presented for Rabies vaccination and to clip the fur on the hindquarters. On physically examination body score condition was 2ВЅ/5, a grade III/VI systolic murmur was present, the abdomen was bloated, distended and painful and there was a mass lesion on the right cranial abdomen adjacent to the body wall….
Bladder mass in a 15 year old MN dog with persistent hematuria
A 15-year-old MN dog was presented for persistent hematuria. On physical examination, a cardiac murmur was present. The only abnormality on urinalysis was an inappropriate SG. Elevated ALP activity was present on serum biochemistry. Low-dose dexamethasone suppression test and blood pressure were both within normal limits.
Prostatic transitional cell carcinoma diagnosed by FNA in a 15 year old MN dog.
A 15-year-old MN dog was presented for persistent hematuria. On physical examination a cardiac murmur was present. The only abnormality on urinalysis was an inappropriate specific gravity. Elevated ALP activity was present on serum biochemistry. LDDST and blood pressure were both within normal limits.
03_00189 Tiffany K Mucocele *BK*
A 12-year-old FS Pomeranian was presented for acute vomiting and diarrhea. On physical examination, dyspnea, coughing, and a heart murmur were present. Urinalysis, T4, coagulation profile, and CBC were all within normal limits. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were revealed elevated total proteins, globulin, liver enzyme activity, total bilirubin, and azotemia.
03_00186 Thumper S Hepatocellular carcinoma
An 11-year-old FS Golden retriever mix with a history of elevated liver enzyme, was presented due to a possible seizure, which was described by the owner as a collapsing episode with the patient taking several minutes to stand up. On physical examination tachypnea, grade II-III/VI heart murmur, and bilateral nuclear sclerosis was present. Abnormalities on…
Lymphoma and hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosed on FNA and biopsy in an 11 year old FS Golden Retriever mix
An 11-year-old FS Golden Retriever mix, with a history of elevated liver enzymes, was presented due to a possible seizure. This seizure was described by the owner as a collapsing episode with the patient taking several minutes to return to standing. On physical examination, tachypnea, a grade II-III/VI heart murmur, and bilateral nuclear sclerosis were…
Retroperitoneal carcinoma and bladder stones in a 11 year old MN Cock-a-poo dog
An 11-year-old MN Cock-a-poo was presented for PU/PD for 2 months, lethargy, vomiting, and straining to defecate. On physical examination, pyrexia and a grade II/VI systolic murmur was present. CBC and blood chemistry were within normal limits. On survey radiographs a caudal abdominal mass around the urinary bladder was evident. The thoracic cavity was within…
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in a 9 year old MN Doberman dog
A 9-year-old MN Doberman was presented for exercise intolerance, lethargy, and anorexia. Physical examination found a grade IV/VI heart murmur in the area of the mitral valve. CBC and blood chemistry were both within normal limits. Thoracic radiographs showed generalized cardiomegaly, a tall heart, with a prominent left atrium, mild pulmonary congestion, and hilar lung…