Cholelithiasis in a 14 year old FS Miniature Schnauzer dog
A 14-year-old FS Miniature Schnauzer with history of diabetes, seizures, and squamous cell carcinoma of right hind paw (5th digit amputated), was presented for decreased appetite, defecating in house, and vomiting. Physical exam was unremarkable. Patient was admitted for I.V. fluid therapy and nursing care. Blood chemistry revealed hypoalbuminemia, hyperbilirubinemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypochloremia, elevated Alkaline Phosphatase,…
Suppurative, necrotizing pancreatitis, diagnosed on US-guided FNA, in a 10 year old FS diabetic Schnauzer
This 10-year-old diabetic FS Miniature Schnauzer was presented for a 3 week history of not doing right with progressive anorexia and occasional vomiting. The patient had been treated with NSAIDs for the prior 3 months for orthopedic issues. The physical exam revealed slightly tacky mucous membranes and mild abdominal pain. The CBC and blood analysis…
Severe pancreatitis with peripancreatic inflammation in a 6 year old FS Siberian Husky
This 6-year-old FS Siberian Husky presented for vomiting and anorexia. The patient had been managed for reasonably well controlled diabetes for the previous 6 months. The clinical exam revealed moderate dehydration and abdominal pain. CBC and blood chemistry demonstrated a history of chronic moderately elevated SAP, moderately elevated cholesterol, and moderately elevated triglycerides with slightly…
Jejunal foreign body and emerging peritonitis in a 12 year old MN Cairn Terrier
A 12-year-old neutered male Cairn Terrier dog, with a chronic history of well managed diabetes and hyperadrenocorticism, was presented with a history of vomiting and anorexia over a 3 day period. The physical exam was normal other than mildly tacky mucous membranes and slight dehydration. The CBC was normal. Blood chemistry was stable with chronically…
Emerging Lymphosarcoma in a 10 year old MN DSH Cat
A 10-year-old MN DSH was presented for vomiting, hematuria, and stranguria. The cat has a history of transient diabetes. Physical exam was unremarkable. Thrombocytopenia and an eosinophilia were present on the CBC. No abnormalities were noted on the serum biochemical profile. In-house urinalysis showed hematuria, bilirubinuria, and proteinuria. The pH and specific gravity were within…
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