Adrenal mass in a 12 year old FS Shih Tzu with hypertension
A 12-year-old SF Shih Tzu dog was presented for evaluation of hypertension that was controlled with 0.625mg amlodipine three times daily. CBC showed mild leukopenia, whereas serum biochemistry was within normal limits.
Adrenal mass in an 11 year old mixed breed dog with weight loss and hypertension
The patient is an 11 year old mixed breed canine. The patient is anorexic and has had weight loss. Bloodwork was unremarkable. Blood pressure was 260.
Trichobezoar in a 16-year-old MN DSH cat
A 16-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for evaluation of weight loss and anorexia. Grade II-III/VI heart murmur, systemic hypertension, and tachycardia were present on physical examination. Urinalysis showed an SG of 1.022 and mild hematuria. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were leukocytosis, monocytosis, thrombocytopenia, and elevated urea. T4 was within normal range.
Polycystic kidney and liver disease in an 11 year old FS cat
An 11-year-old spayed female cat, of unreported breed, was presented for evaluation of kidney disease. Isosthenuria was present on urinalysis. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry included moderate anemia and severely elevated creatinine. Blood pressure was elevated (220/150).
Mitral and tricuspid insufficiency in a 9 year old FS Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
A 9-year-old FS Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with a history of mitral valve prolapse and early pulmonary hypertension was presented for coughing and progression of the heart murmur from grade III/VI to grade V/VI. The dog was being treated with 5 mg of Enalapril twice daily. Systolic blood pressure was elevated (170).
15_00055 Cache M Thyrotoxic cardiomyopathy with myocardial fibrosis
A 16-year-old FS DSH with a history of hyperthyroidism, hematuria, heart murmur, and chronic renal disease was presented for evaluation of inappetence. Hypertension was present (160). BUN was elevated (75) but decreased to 46 after IV fluids.
Pleural effusion and possible carcinomatosis with mineralizing liver mass in a 14 year old FS DSH cat
A 14-year-old SF DSH with a history of weight loss, hyperthyroidism, and hypertension was presented for respiratory distress and pleural effusion. Systolic blood pressure was 210.
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.
Pheochromocytoma diagnosed by surgical excisional biopsy in an 8 year old FS mixed breed dog
An 8-year-old FS mixed breed dog was referred for partial anorexia and mild lethargy. Mild painful cranial abdomen was noted on physical exam. CBC and blood chemistry panel were unremarkable. Urinalysis revealed 3+ proteinuria with isosthenuria. Systolic blood pressure was 220 mm Hg.
Polycystic kidney disease in a 7 year old MN German Shepherd Dog with a history of prostatic disease
A 7-year-old neutered male German Shepherd with history of prostatitis, prostatic hypertrophy, pyelonephritis, renal cysts, and recent neutering was presented for follow-up visit to check renal values. He was currently eating the K/D diet. Physical examination and CBC were both within normal limits. The urine was cloudy and red in appearance, and revealed isosthenuria, 3+…