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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