Pancreatic mass; possible neutrophilic inflammation in a 5 year old MN DSH cat
A 5-year-old MN DSH with history of untreated diabetes mellitus, was presented on emergency for collapse. Physical examination findings were weight loss, pale pink mucous membranes, normal heart and lungs sounds, 5% dehydrated, and a palpable cranial abdominal mass. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry were leukocytosis, neutrophilia, anemia, marked hyperglycemia (>686 mg/dl), elevated ALT…
03_00201 Ozzie L Hepatic lipidosis
A 5-year-old MN DSH with history of untreated diabetes mellitus, was presented on emergency for collapse. Physical examination findings were weight loss, pale pink mucous membranes, normal heart and lungs sounds, 5% dehydrated, and a palpable cranial abdominal mass. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry were leukocytosis, neutrophilia, anemia, marked hyperglycemia, elevated ALT activity and…
03_00202 Blue D LSA
A 9-year-old MN English Pointer dog was presented for decreased appetite, weight loss, lethargy, and halitosis. Physical examination findings were generalized muscle wasting and slightly pale mucous membranes. The only abnormality on urinalysis was trace proteinuria, which on UPC was borderline proteinuric. Abnormalities on CBC were anemia and thrombocytopenia. The patient was treated with Prednisone…
Pancreatic carcinoma in a 9 year old MN DSH cat
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.
03_00198 Madison B Hepatic cyst
A 12-year-old MN Persian was presented for Rabies vaccination and to clip the fur on the hindquarters. On physically examination body score condition was 2ВЅ/5, a grade III/VI systolic murmur was present, the abdomen was bloated, distended and painful and there was a mass lesion on the right cranial abdomen adjacent to the body wall….
Splenic lymphoma in a 14 year old MN Bernese Mountain Dog
A 14-year-old MN Bernese Mountain Dog was initially presented for trouble walking and weight loss, but was seen more recently for lethargy, poor appetite, and one episode of vomiting. On physical examination, the dog had a thin body condition, pyrexia, and a stiff gait. Urinalysis was within normal limits. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry…
03_00190 Shades A Hepatic carcinoma
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.
Metastatic splenic carcinoma diagnosed by FNA in an 8 year old MN cat
An 8-year-old MN cat, with history of FIV-positive status, was presented for inappetence for 2 weeks. On physical examination, mucoid diarrhea, weight loss, and tenesmus was present. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry included mild anemia, mild hypoalbuminemia, and elevated ALP, and hyperglobulinemia.
Jejunal foreign body in a 2-year-old F Mastiff dog
A 2-year-old F Mastiff dog was presented for weight loss, inappetence, and vomiting for 2 weeks. On physical examination the body score was 2/5 and the abdomen was painful on palpation. A cranial abdominal mass was noted on survey radiographs. No laboratory work was performed.
Renal neoplasia in a 6 year old MN Pit Bull Terrier
A 6-year-old MN Pit Bull Terrier was presented for PU/PD and decreased appetite. Moderate weight loss was present on physical examination. The only abnormality on urinalysis was isosthenuria. UPC, CBC, serum biochemistry, and bile acids were all within normal limits.