03_00202 Blue D LSA
A 9-year-old MN English Pointer dog was presented for decreased appetite, weight loss, lethargy, and halitosis. Physical examination findings were generalized muscle wasting and slightly pale mucous membranes. The only abnormality on urinalysis was trace proteinuria, which on UPC was borderline proteinuric. Abnormalities on CBC were anemia and thrombocytopenia. The patient was treated with Prednisone…
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…
Bladder mass in a 15 year old MN DSH cat with inappropriate urination behavior
A 15-year-old MN DSH was presented on emergency for a one year history of increasing inappropriate urination as well as straining to urinate or defecate. The cat also had a medical history of reanl issues (resolved), hyperthyroidism, and constipation. Abnormalities on physical examination included pyrexia (103.2В°), tachycardia, tachypnea, muscle wasting dorsally, and a soft non-painful bladder….
Neoplasia of epithelial origin diagnosed by abdominal fluid analysis in a 10 year old FS mixed breed dog.
A 10-year-old FS mixed breed dog was examined for anorexia and lethargy. Weight loss and muscle atrophy were noted on physical exam. Preoperative blood work revealed azotemia, hypoalbuminemia, and hyperglobulinemia. CBC found a low hematocrit, low RBCs, and a neutrophilia. PT and PTT were both within normal reference range.
Splenic lymphoid hyperplasia, extramedullary hematopoeisis, and a necrotic renal cyst in a 14 year old FS dog
A 14-year-old FS dog presented for a collapsing episode. The owner reported that the patient had been shaking and then fell over. On physical exam, the patient was found to be unsteady on her feet, and she had a rotational nystagmus. Ceruminous discharge was present in the left ear. There was crepitus of a number…
Reactive lymphoid hyperplasia and extramedullary hematopoeisis diagnosed on splenic FNA in a 10 year old MN Golden Retriever
A 10 year old NM Golden Retriever was presented with a history of systemic hypertension, emerging pulmonary hypertension, and mitral insufficiency, which was being managed with 2.5 mg amlodipine once a day. A soft tissue sarcoma had been removed previously from the dog’s back. Arrhythmia, multiple soft movable subcutaneous masses, weight loss, and muscle wasting…
Nodular pancreas and ascites in a 10 year old MN DSH cat
This 10-year-old MN DSH cat with controlled hyperthyroidism presented for partial anorexia, chronic diarrhea, and abdominal distension as noted by the owner. The physical exam confirmed a non-painful abdominal swelling, atrophy of the lumbar musculature, and a poor haircoat. Palpation was normal except for the suspicion of ascites. The CBC at the time of presentation…
Pancreatic carcinoma; neoplasia in a 14 year old FS DSH cat
This 14-year-old FS DSH was presented for lethargy and vomiting. The physical exam revealed icterus, dehydration, and emaciation with thickened bowel loops and irregularly shaped kidneys on palpation. The CBC revealed only elevated absolute monocytosis while blood chemistry results revealed a markedly elevated ALT, markedly elevated lipase, and markedly elevated total bilirubin, with moderate azotemia,…
03_00031 Kelsey L Hepatic lymphosarcoma Do Not Complete For Research Only
An 8-year-old FS Rhodesian Ridgeback presented for anorexia and mild weight loss. Physical examination revealed mild muscle wasting but was otherwise normal. The preliminary blood chemistry analysis demonstrated mildly elevated ALT, mildly elevated AST, mildly elevated SAP, and mildly elevated bilirubin with isosthenuria and 3+ bilirubinuria. The PT value was slightly elevated. The patient was…