Pyelonephritis and a left renolith in a 10 year old FS DSH cat
A 10-year-old FS DSH was presented for vomiting, lethargy, and anorexia. On physical examination, the patient was bright, alert and responsive, but had evidence of weight loss and dehydration. Also, the cat’s mucus membranes were pale pink, and there was a possible fluid wave in the abdomen. Urinalysis showed alkaline urine with normal specific gravity,…
Acute and chronic hemorrhage secondary to splenic thrombosis in a 6 year old MI English Bulldog
A 6-year-old intact male English Bulldog was presented for 2-3 days of intermittent vomiting and lethargy. Physical exam found the patient to be tachycardic with pale mucous membranes and a palpable mass in the abdomen. Serum biochemistry revealed elevated alkaline phosphatase, hypernatremia, and mild hypochloremia. On CBC, a decreased HCT in conjunction with a high MCV…
Cardiac mass and pericardial effusion with tamponade in a 12 year old MN Golden Retriever
A 12-year-old neutered male Golden retriever dog with history of Lyme disease was presented for acute onset lethargy, vomiting, and anorexia. On physical examination, the dog’s mucous membranes were slightly pale but with a normal CRT. An arrhythmia could be ausculted. The dog’s abdomen was tender and doughy on palpation, and he was marginally dehydrated….
Lung mass in an 8 year old MN Golden Retriever dog
An 8-year-old MN Golden Retriever was presented for a second opinion following diagnosis of possible torn cruciate ligament two weeks prior and decreased appetite. Physical examination was consistent with a probable torn cruciate and patient sedated for orthopedic radiographs. At this point it was discovered that he was febrile (103°F). Three days later he was…
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…
Colonic and omental hemangiosarcoma in an 11 year old MN DSH cat
This 11-year-old neutered male DSH cat presented for progressive partial anorexia, weight loss, vomiting, and melena. The physical exam revealed moderate dehydration, pale mucous membranes, and a palpable caudal abdominal mass. CBC demonstrated mild regenerative anemia, while the blood chemistry was normal except for moderate lipase elevation.