Post hepatic biliary obstruction in an 8 year old MN DSH Cat with biliary calculus.
An 8-year-old MN DSH cat presented for weight loss, anorexia and icterus. Other than icterus th eclinical exam was unremarkable. Total bilirubin 5.6 was elevated along with ALT, SAP and prolanged PT and APTT on the coagualtion panel.
03-00247 Bob F CBD obstruction, nodular liver *BK*—-NEEDS SB—NO IMAGES—-
A 12-year-old NM Border collie was presented for evaluation of anorexia and lethargy. Icterus was present on physical examination. Elevated liver enzyme activity was evident on serum biochemistry.
03_00238 Jett K Cholecystitis-potential rupture
A 10-year-old NM DSH with a history of chronic intermittent vomiting over 1 month was presented for a 3-day duration of anorexia and protracted vomiting. Abnormalities on physical examination were weight loss and icteric mucus membranes. Serum biochemistry showed bilirubinemia, elevated ALT activity (1670), and low BUN.
03_00230 Daffodil N Post hepatic obstruction
A 10-year-old, SF DSH cat was presented for acute onset vomiting and dehydration. Abnormalities on physical examination were icterus and dehydration. Pyuria with low urine SG was present on urinalysis. Urine culture was negative for bacterial growth after 24hrs. CBC and serum biochemistry showed marked leukocytosis with left shift and azotemia. Diffuse intestinal ileus was…
Lymphoma with amyloid deposition in a 15 year old FS DSH cat
A 15-year-old FS DSH with was presented for decreased appetite and lethargy with a history of hypoalbuminemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalcemia. On physical examination weight loss, pyrexia, dehydration, icterus, and a grade III/VI heart murmur were present. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were leukocytosis with a mature neutrophilia, monocytosis, non-regenerative anemia, azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, and hypocalcemia.
03_00184 Slanks B Hepatic lipidosis
A 7-year-old MN DSH was presented for decreased activity, inappetance, and icterus. On physical examination icterus, mild iris atrophy, and a 5-pound weight loss were evident. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry were hemoconcentration, elevated ALT and elevated ALP activity, and marked hyperbilirubinemia. Coagulation panel was within normal range. Survey radiographs showed microcardia, hepatomegaly, and…
Pyometra in a 9 year old FI Pitbull Terrier dog with hemoabdomen
A 9-year-old FI Pit Bull Terrier was presented for evaluation of ataxia. On physical examination, ataxia and pale mucous membranes were present. Whipworms were evident on fecal analysis. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry included marked regenerative anemia, neutrophilia, band neutrophilia, monocytosis, thrombocytopenia, hyperproteinemia, hypoalbuminemia, hyperglobulinemia, and hyperbilirubinemia. Coagulation profile was within normal limits and…
Pancreatic abscess in a 6 year old MN Yorkshire Terrier cross
A 6-year-old neutered male Yorkshire terrier mixed breed dog was initially presented at an emergency referral facility for vomiting and diarrhea. Laboratory testing showed abnormal Snap cPLI, decreased BUN (5), hypokalemia, PCV of 43% and TS at 7 g/dL. Survey radiographs had shown a small amount of gas in the intestines and mild hepatomegaly. A…