Protein losing nephropathy, glomerulonephritis, and uremic gastritis in a 3-year-old Intact male Labrador Retriever: Our Case Of The Month December 2014

Protein losing nephropathy, glomerulonephritis, and uremic gastritis in a 3-year-old Intact male Labrador Retriever: Our Case Of The Month December 2014

A 3-year-old male Labrador Retriever dog was presented for anorexia and weight loss. CBC was within normal limits, however blood chemistry showed hyperproteinemia, hypoalbuminemia, low albumin/globulin ratio, marked azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, mild hypocalcemia, hyperkalemia, and hyperamylasemia. T4 was within normal range. The urine had a cloudy appearance; 3+ proteinuria and 3+ hematuria were present on urinalysis.

Protein losing nephropathy, glomerulonephritis, and uremic gastritis in a 3 year old intact male Labrador Retriever: Our December Case Of The Month

A 3-year-old intact male Labrador Retriever was presented for anorexia and weight loss. CBC was within normal limits, however blood chemistry showed hyperproteinemia, hypoalbuminemia, low albumin/globulin ratio, marked azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, mild hypocalcemia, hyperkalemia, and hyperamylasemia. T4 was within normal range. The urine had a cloudy appearance; 3+ proteinuria and 3+ hematuria were present on urinalysis.

Spindle cell neoplasm of pancreas with metastasis, diagnosed on US-guided FNA, in a 6 year old FS German Shepherd Dog

 A 6-year-old female spayed German Shepherd Dog was presented for evaluation of a possible abdominal mass and weight loss.

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A 5-year-old NM poodle was presented for evaluation of chronic weight loss and reduced appetite. On physical examination, weight loss was evident. Urinalysis showed bilirubinuria, proteinuria, and normal SG. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were elevated liver enzyme activity and bilirubin, and low normal albumin.

“Working Through the Ascites on Ultrasound”: Our Case of the Month April 2014

A 9-year-old MN DSH was presented for evaluation of ascites. On physical examination a distended abdomen and weight loss was evident. Fluid analysis revealed a moderate neutrophilic exudate – suspected bacterial sepsis. CBC showed neutrophilia, monocytosis, and mild anemia whereas serum chemistry was within normal limits.

Post hepatic biliary obstruction in an 8 year old MN DSH Cat with biliary calculus.

An 8-year-old MN DSH cat presented for weight loss, anorexia and icterus. Other than icterus th eclinical exam was unremarkable. Total bilirubin 5.6 was elevated along with ALT,  SAP  and prolanged PT and APTT on the coagualtion panel.

Thoracic carcinomatosis in a 12 year old DSH cat with ADR clinical signs

A 12-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for “ADR”, respiratory distress, and weight loss. Radiographs revealed pleural effusion obscuring the cardiac silouette.

Cranial Abdomen Mass

A 16-year-old FS DSH cat with history of diabetes and hyperthyroidism was presented due to vomiting, diarrhea, and anorexia. Physical exam found poor body condition and weight loss. Urinalysis showed SG of 1.017, proteinuria, and hematuria. A coagulation panel was mildly elevated.