03_00175 Pumpkin E Hepatic lipidosis
A 5-year-old FS DSH was presented for anorexia, lethargy, and not himself. The only abnormality on physical examination was icterus. The patient was treated with I.V. fluids with dextrose, Denamarin, Baytril, metronidazole, and syringe feeding. 48 hours later bilirubinuria was noted on urinalysis.
Pancreatitis with post hepatic obstruction in a 5 year old MN DSH cat
A 5-year-old MN DSH was presented for anorexia, lethargy, and vomiting. The only significant finding on physical examination was icterus. On CBC, thrombocytopenia and lymphopenia were present. Elevated serum proteins, hyperglobulinemia, elevated liver enzyme activity, bilirubinemia, hyperglycemia, and hyperamylasemia were evident on serum biochemistry. FIV/FELV test was negative, and T4 was within normal limits. Titers…
Colonic wall thickening in a 14 year old MN DSH cat
A 14-year-old MN DSH was presented for anorexia, vomiting, and weight loss. On physical examination icterus was evident. On survey radiographs of the abdomen, a radiopaque structure was evident in the cranial abdomen whereas thoracic radiographs were within normal limits.
Gall bladder mucocele with peritonitis in a 12 year old FS Bichon Frise dog
A 12-year-old FS Bichon Frise dog with history of bladder stones was presented for vomiting for 24 hours with wanting to eat but unable to hold any food down. On physical examination the mucous membranes were tacky, light pink, and slightly icteric, the abdomen was extremely tense and painful, and there was decreased skin turgor….
Early lymphoma and hepatic lipidosis in a 10 year old FS DSH cat
A 10-year-old FS DSH cat was presented for weight loss, vomiting, and anorexia. On physical examination, the patient was quiet and cachexic. The patient had lost 5-pounds over seven months, was tachycardic, and had thickened intestines and small kidneys. CBC showed lymphopenia, polycythemia, and thrombocytopenia. On blood chemistry, there was elevated ALP, ALT, and hyperbilirubinemia….
Chronic active hepatitis in a 7 year old FS Labrador Retriever dog
A 7-year-old FS Labrador Retriever dog with recent history of resolved corneal laceration and Leptosporosis vaccination was presented for intermittent vomiting and diarrhea. The only significant abnormality on physical examination was mild icterus. PCV/TP was 36/5.8 and 4DX negative. The patient was treated with I.V, fluids, antibiotics, anti-emetics, gastroprotectants, and vitamin K. 24 hours later…
Hepatocellular vacuolization and cholestasis in a 6 year old FS DSH cat
A 6-year-old FS DSH cat was presented for behavioral changes, polydipsia, and decreased appetite. Abnormalities on physical examination were marked dehydration, icteric mucous membranes, a pendulous and difficult to palpate abdomen, unkempt haircoat, flaking skin with matted hair, and severe dental disease. CBC showed low HCT, lymphopenia, and eosinophilia. On blood chemistry elevated ALT and…
Biliary obstruction in a 8 year old FS Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog
An 8-year-old FS Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog was presented for anorexia of 3 days duration, decreased drinking, and lethargy. There was prior history of foreign body removal and cholecystectomy owing to cholelithiasis four months earlier. The owner reported that the patient never fully recovered from foreign body surgery and has demonstrated intermittent G.I. signs…
Perforating GB mucocele with thickened common bile duct (CBD) and pancreatitis in a 15 year old MN Maltese-Poodle mix dog
A 15-year-old MN Malti-poo was presented for progressive lethargy, anorexia, and weight loss. Physical exam found patient icteric, with a painful cranial abdomen. Blood chemistry revealed mild hyperglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia, hypercholesterolemia, elevated Alkaline Phosphatase, high ALT, high AST, and high GGTP. CBC found leukocytosis, neutrophilia, high bands, monocytosis and high platelet count.
Moderate chronic hepatitis, possible Leptospirosis in a 3 year old FS Labrador Retriever dog
A 3-year-old FS Labrador Retriever dog with history of recent OHE, presented for seizure. Physical exam found patient emaciated, jaundiced, and with decreased skin turgor. In-house chemistry revealed markedly elevated Alkaline Phosphatase, ALT was unable to be determined, hypoamylasemia, low BUN, hyperbilirubinemia, and sample was icteric. CBC found high HCT, high RBC, and low MCHC….