Splenic thrombus in an 11 year old FS Labrador mix
An 11-year-old FS Labrador Retriever mix with history of hypothyroidism was presented for weakness. The physical exam was unremarkable other than mild tachypnea under exertion. On urinalysis, trace proteinuria and hematuria and moderate epithelial cells were present. CBC and blood chemistry showed lymphopenia, basophilia, eosinophilia, thrombocytopenia, elevated ALP and elevated AST activity, elevated CK, and…
Acute necrotizing pancreatitis in a 14 year old FS Wire Fox Terrier
A 14-year-old FS Wire Fox Terrier dog with history of hypothyroidism was presented for acute vomiting and anorexia. Pulmonary crackles in the left lung field were noted on auscultation. Other physical examination abnormalities included 10% dehydration, a lumpy feeling on abdominal palpation, and bilateral cataracts. Marked hyperamylasemia and hyperlipasemia were present on serum biochemistry. 4DX…
Hepatic cyst in a 16 year old FS DSH cat
A 16-year-old FS DSH cat with a long history of hyperthyroidism presented for progressive weight loss, vomiting, partial anorexia, and abdominal distension. Physical examination confirmed these findings and revealed a low body condition score. Blood chemistry profile revealed only a mildly elevated ALT with mildly prolonged PT and mildly prolonged aPTT on the coagulation profile.
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