Ureteral calculus and hydroureter in an 8 year old FS DMH cat
An 8-year-old female spayed DMH cat with a history of possible urinary bladder stones and/or kidney stones was presented for evaluation. The clinical examination was uneventful. Urinalysis showed an inappropriate specific gravity, proteinuria, and hematuria. CBC was normal.
Small cell lymphoma diagnosed on FNA in a 5 year old FS DSH cat
A 5-year-old FS DSH cat, with a history of bladder stones, was presented for vomiting and reduced appetite. Urinalysis showed proteinuria, hematuria, and pyuria. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were lymphopenia and thrombocytopenia; Serum biochemistry revealed an elevated ALT activity, elevated total bilirubin, and elevated BUN. Survey radiographs showed reduced body fat and a full…
03_00173 Lady M Portosystemic shunt
A 9-year-old FS Miniature Schnauzer with history of cystic calculi, currently on U/D diet, was presented for routine dental prophylaxis. The urine was dark yellow and had a cloudy appearance and on urinalysis was alkaline and isosthenuria, 1+ proteinuria, 1+ hematuria, leukocyturia, and bacteriuria were present. Urine culture yielded a pure growth of Enterococcus species….
Pancreatic carcinoma with carcinomatosis in a 16 year old MN DSH cat
A 16-year-old MN DSH presented for anorexia, vomiting, and urinary calculi. Radiographs showed a mass caudal to the stomach. Bloodwork and urinalysis were not performed owing to economic concerns so the patient went right to ultrasound, which is not ideal, but strictly the choice of the owner.
Gall bladder mucocele with peritonitis in a 12 year old FS Bichon Frise dog
A 12-year-old FS Bichon Frise dog with history of bladder stones was presented for vomiting for 24 hours with wanting to eat but unable to hold any food down. On physical examination the mucous membranes were tacky, light pink, and slightly icteric, the abdomen was extremely tense and painful, and there was decreased skin turgor….
Right adrenal mass in a 12 year old FS mixed breed dog
A 12-year-old FS mixed breed dog with an extensive history of urinary calculi and three cystotomies to date was presented for a swollen right hind paw. On physical examination, the skin of the foot was inflamed with alopecia and crusting; there was generalized peripheral lymphadenomegaly, and a firm mass was palpated in the area of…