Addison`s disease in a 10 year old MN West Highland White Terrier
10 year old MN West Highland White Terrier was presented to a referral hospital from a 24h emergency hospital. The patient was diagnosed with Addison’s disease 7 years ago, and the owner reported that the dog had been markedly lethargic recently. On physical examination, the dog was mildly dehydrated and had a mildly tense abdomen…
Fluid-absorbing intestinal foreign body in a 7 year old FS Jack Russell Terrier
A 7-year-old spayed female Jack Russell Terrier dog presented for persistent vomiting of ingesta (steak) followed by clear, foamy fluid overnight after the owner fed the dog from the table after a barbecue. The physical exam revealed tacky mucous membranes, 5-7% dehydration, weakness, and a tense abdomen. The CBC demonstrated a moderately elevated hematocrit but…
Gastric foreign body in a 2 year old MN Doberman Pinscher
This 2-year-old neutered male Doberman Pinscher dog was presented for persistent anorexia and occasional vomiting. The physical exam revealed mildly tacky mucous membranes and a tense cranial abdomen. The CBC was normal. Blood chemistry revealed mild ALT and ALP elevations. Urinalysis was not performed.
Small bowel foreign body in a 4 year old MN Himalayan cat
This 4-year-old MN Himalayan cat was presented for 3 days of persistent vomiting, lethargy, and anorexia. The physical exam revealed moderate dehydration and tense abdomen; the cat would not allow deep palpation. The CBC revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift. Blood chemistry demonstrated moderate azotemia, mild hyperglycemia, mild hyponatremia and hypochloremia. The urine was…
Pyloric Foreign Body in a 7 year old MN Jack Russell Terrier Dog
This 7-year-old MN Jack Russell Terrier was presented for acute vomiting and hematemesis. The physical exam revealed a tense cranial abdomen and mild hyperthermia. CBC, blood chemistry and urinalyses were all normal.
Focal Intestinal Perforation in a 10 year old MN Golden Retriever dog
This 10-year-old MN Golden Retriever was presented for vomiting and anorexia over a 4 day period. The clinical exam revealed marked weight loss, a tense caudal abdomen, mild fever, tacky mucosal membranes, and mild dehydration. The CBC revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift. The blood chemistry analysis was normal except for moderate hypoalbuminemia. Urinalysis…