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A 13-year-old FS mixed breed canine was presented for weakness and anorexia. On physical examination the mucus membranes were pale and the abdomen was tense on palpation. Urinalysis showed an inappropriate SG, proteinuria, pyuria, and 2+ granular casts. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were anemia, leukocytosis, neutrophilia, monocytosis, hyperglobulinemia, azotemia, and elevated ALP activity,…
Lymphoma diagnosed on FNA in the spleen and liver of a 12 year old Golden Retriever dog.
A 12-year-old MN Golden Retriever, with history of arthritis currently on Previcox and Glucosamine, was presented for trouble breathing. On physical examination the patient was laterally recumbent and the abdomen was tense on palpation. Radiographs showed a possible foreign body in the stomach.
Adrenal mass in an 8 year old FS German Shepherd mix
An 8-year-old FS German Shepherd mixed breed dog with history of polyuria and polydypsia was presented for urinary incontinence. The only pertinent finding on physical examination was a slightly tense abdomen on palpation. The only abnormality on urinalysis was isosthenuria. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry were thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, elevated ALT, ALP, and triglycerides. T4…
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…
Necrotizing Pancreatitis in a 10 year old FS Labrador Retriever dog
A 10-year-old FS Labrador Retriever was presented for acute onset of vomiting, anorexia, and lethargy of approximately two days. The physical exam revealed a tense right cranial abdomen and tacky mucous membranes. Initial blood work had shown elevated ALP activity, elevated amylase, elevated lipase, elevated BUN, and elevated cholesterol and hypokalemia. Blood work performed two…
Intestinal foreign body in an 8 year old FS Labrador Retriever dog
An 8-year-old FS Labrador Retriever dog with prior history of repeat gastrointestinal foreign bodies was presented for evaluation. The only significant abnormality on physical examination was a tense abdomen on palpation. CBC and serum chemistry were within normal limits. Survey abdominal radiographs demonstrated an abnormal gastrointestinal gas pattern.
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…
Gastric foreign body in an 11 year old mixed breed dog
An 11-year-old mixed breed dog was presented with a 2 week history of vomiting but with a good appetite. The only abnormality on physical examination was a tense abdomen on palpation. Rectal exam revealed gas and a small amount of stool. Fecal examination and a Giardia Elisa Snap test were both negative. Abnormalities on CBC…
Prostatitis diagnosed by FNA in a 14 year old MI American Foxhound
A 14-year-old M American Foxhound with history of soft stool was presented for frequent urination. Physical examination found the patient bright, alert and responsive, with normal anal glands, decreased rectal tone, and prostatomegaly. The only significant finding on urinalysis was the presence of a few sheets of prostate cells. The patient was treated with metronidazole…
Pancreatitis and gastric stasis in a 4 year old female spayed Welsh Terrier
A 4 year old spayed female Welsh Terrier dog was presented for vomiting. Abnormalities on initial examination included pyrexia at 102.1, polypnea, and a soft, tense cranial abdomen on palpation. The patient was treated for pancreatitis and was discharged once she had improved. After the owner removed the patient’s Fentanyl patch, she once gain developed…