Protein Losing Enteropathy in an 8 Year Old FS Yorkshire Terrier dog
An 8 year old FS Yorkshire Terrier dog with a history of protein losing enteropathy (PLE) was presented for ascites, which was confirmed on physical examination. The dog has been treated with Atopica. Abdominocentesis yielded 265 mls of fluid. CBC and blood work showed leukocytosis, lymphopenia, neutrophilia, thrombocytosis, hypoproteinemia, hypoalbuminemia, and hypocalcemia.
Intussusception in a 6 month old MN American Eskimo Spitz dog
A 6-month-old MN American Eskimo Spitz dog was presented with a history of chronic gastrointestinal illness and protein losing enteropathy. Blood work revealed hypoalbuminemia (albumin 1.8 g/dl) hypoproteinemia (total protein 4.3 g/dl), elevated GGTP, and poorly regenerative anemia (hematocrit 31). Leukocytosis with a left shift (22000/hpf).