Splenic and portal vein thrombosis and prehepatic portal hypertension in an 8 year old Chow dog with immune-mediated thrombocytopenia.
An 8-year-old MN Chow Chow mix was presented for anorexia and weight loss. On physical examination, multiple petechiae on gums and abdomen were evident. Abnormalities on CBC were anemia, neutrophilia, eosinopenia, thrombocytopenia, and mild leukocytosis. The patient was treated with IV fluids, Flagyl, famotidine, doxycycline, sucralfate, and prednisone. The patient was discharged 24-hours later, and…
03_00178 Abby W Gastroazygous shunt *BK*
An 11-year-old Silky Terrier with history of a portosystemic shunt and treated with metronidazole, Sam-E, and L/d diet, was presented for not acting herself, not sleeping, pacing, and unable to get comfortable. On physical examination the patient was lethargic and there was a 3×2 cm mass on the left anal area. Abnormalities on blood chemistry…
Typhlitis and lymphadenitis in a 12 year old FS Dachshund dog
A 12-year-old FS Dachshund dog was presented at an emergency facility for intermittent vomiting and diarrhea lasting several weeks. The only obvious abnormality on physical examination was lethargy. She was treated with Famotadine, metronidazole, and discharged with a bland diet. At follow-up examination the following day at the RDVM, the owner reported that the patient…
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+…
15_00050 Hawthorne K Rt auricular mass *Feb 2010 COM*
An 11-year-old MN Golden retriever was presented for evaluation of lethargy and decreased appetite. Abnormalities on physical examination were lethargy and pulse deficits. Rectal temperature was normal. 4DX test showed a weak positive result for Anaplasma. On survey thoracic radiographs, pleural effusion was evident.
03-00123 Jester C Suppurative pancreatitis—-NEEDS SI, SDX, C—–
An 8-year-old MN DSH with history of hairballs (currently on Laxatone therapy), was presented for evaluation of vomiting. Abnormalities on physical examination were listlessness and mild dehydration. CBC showed leukocytosis, neutrophilia, basophilia, high MCHC, and elevated MCH. On blood chemistry hyperalbuminemia, elevated ALP and ALT activity, hypercholesterolemia, mild hyperglycemia, slight hypokalemia, and hyperbilirubinemia were evident….