Endocarditis, Ruptured Chordae, Mitral prolapse, and Aortic Aneurism with Thrombus and Suspected PTE in a Large Breed Dog undergoing Chemotherapy
A middle aged mixed breed FS dog was presented for evaluation of poor appetite, lethargy, polypnea, and recent onset heart murmur. Additional history is that the patient has had chemotherapy for neoplasia and is currently on prednisone therapy. Abnormalities on physical examination were hind limb deficits and weight loss. CBC revealed leuokocytosis. Serum chemistry was…
Suppurative inflammation of the stomach in an 8-year-old MN Beagle mix dog
An 8-year-old MN Beagle mix dog was presented for weight loss. CBC showed lymphopenia, with normal serum biochemistry. LowT4.
Obstructive intestinal masses in a 10-year-old MN DSH cat
A 10-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for evaluation of lethargy and poor appetite for the past week. Weight loss was evident and although there was no mention of vomiting, the patient did vomit whilst hospitalized overnight. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were neutrophilia, lymphopenia, and mild hyponatremia. Dilated stomach and a full and…
Hepatitis, Chronic Active Pancreatitis in a 9 year old MN DSH cat
A 9-year-old MN DSH was presented for evaluation of lethargy, inappetence, and diarrhea. On physical examination, moderate dental tartar, poor body condition (BCS 2/5) and a dull unkempt hair coat was evident. On urinalysis moderate leukosuria, mild hematuria, and normal SG with moderate leukocytes, 2+ protein, 6.5 pH, urine specific gravity 1.035 with a small…
03_00238 Jett K Cholecystitis-potential rupture
A 10-year-old NM DSH with a history of chronic intermittent vomiting over 1 month was presented for a 3-day duration of anorexia and protracted vomiting. Abnormalities on physical examination were weight loss and icteric mucus membranes. Serum biochemistry showed bilirubinemia, elevated ALT activity (1670), and low BUN.
Bladder mass in a 17 year old MN Siamese cat
A 17-year-old NM Siamese was initially presented with PU/PD, increased appetite, and a bout of vomiting and diarrhea. Weight loss was noted on physical examination. The patient was later presented again with a hematuria. Bleeding from the penis, pale mucosa, and inappropriate mentation status (sitting sternal with head down) were present on physical examination. Urinalysis…
Gastric lymphoma, diagnosed on U/S guided FNA, in a 12 year old FS DSH cat
A 12-year-old spayed female DSH cat was presented for evaluation of decreased appetite. Abnormalities on physical examination included weight loss and a possible abdominal mass on palpation. CBC showed neutrophilia and lymphocytopenia.
Lymphoma with amyloid deposition in a 15 year old FS DSH cat
A 15-year-old FS DSH with was presented for decreased appetite and lethargy with a history of hypoalbuminemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalcemia. On physical examination weight loss, pyrexia, dehydration, icterus, and a grade III/VI heart murmur were present. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were leukocytosis with a mature neutrophilia, monocytosis, non-regenerative anemia, azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, and hypocalcemia.
03_00209 Serengeti H Metastatic tumor
A 16-year-old Abyssinian was presented for PU/PD and anorexia. On physical examination weight loss was present. The only abnormalities on urinalysis and blood chemistry were isosthenuria and azotemia, respectively. The patient was treated with I.V. fluids, which resulted in an improvement in the azotemia after three days.
Splenic mass in a 14 year old MN Shepherd mix
A 14-year-old MN Shepherd mix was presented for a routine vaccination with a history of diarrhea that had been treated with metronidazole. On physical examination the body condition was II/V and a round, smooth mid abdominal mass was palpated. CBC was within normal limits; serum biochemistry revealed elevated ALT, ALP, and BUN. Survey radiographs showed…