Ureteroliths and hydroureter in a 12 year old FS Pug with chronic urinary tract infections
The patient is a 12 year old female spayed Pug. This dog had a history of chronic UTIs, which were treated with Baytril. The preliminary ultrasound at the referring DVM revealed hydronephrosis. Initial scan showed moderate hydroureter with dilated thickened ureter and calculus in distal right ureter. Heavy fluid therapy and antibiotics were initiated; the…
Suspected prostatic carcinoma in a 14 year old MN Dachsund with remarkable response to alternative therapeutic protocol
A 14-year-old NM Dachshund was presented for evaluation of recurrent urinary tract infection. On urinalysis, inappropriate specific gravity (1.024), hematuria, proteinuria, and pyuria were evident.
Splenic congestion diagnosed by FNA in a 3 year old MN DSH cat
A 3-year-old MN DSH cat, with a history of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, was presented for weight loss and vomiting. Additional history included urinary tract infections, which resolved on Clavamox therapy. The only significant abnormality on physical examination was grade III/VI murmur. Urinalysis was within normal limits.
Urinary bladder sand and flattened adrenal glands in a 7 year old FS Pug with hematuria
A 7-year-old SF Pug dog was presented for evaluation of hematuria and chronic urinary tract infections. The only abnormality on urinalysis was isosthenuria.
Enterococcus cultured from urine in a MN bulldog of unknown age
A neutered male bull dog of unknown age was presented for evaluation of chronic urinary tract infections. Urinalysis showed normal SG (1.038), proteinuria, and trace hematuria. Urine culture done 2 months prior was negative for bacterial growth. Current therapy is Baytril.
Omental steatitis in a 12 year old FS Rhodesian Ridgeback
A 12-year-old FS Rhodesian Ridgeback dog with history of frequent urinary tract infections, hypothyroidism (on Soloxine), and urinary incontinence (on Proin), was presented for a recheck T-4. Abnormalities on physical examination were tachypnea, and a grade II-III/VI heart murmur. CBC was within normal limits. The only abnormality on blood chemistry was elevated ALP activity. T-4…
Progressive transitional cell carcinoma at the cystourethral junction in a 13 year old FS Pit Bull Terrier mix
A 13-year-old spayed female Pit Bull Terrier mix dog with history of confirmed transitional cell carcinoma of the cystourethral junction presented for a lack of improvement in clinical signs after antibiotics. The dog had previously been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Past urinalysis revealed hyposthenuria, hematuria, and pyuria. Recheck urinalysis results were similar to previous results despite…
Left adrenal mass with CVC invasion and a concurrent gastric foreign body in a 10 year old FS Bull Mastiff
A 10-year-old FS Bull Mastiff dog with a history of urinary tract infections was presented for vomiting, polyuria/polydypsia, and pollakiuria. The urine appeared turbid, and analysis revealed isosthenuria, proteinuria, pyuria, and hematuria. Urine culture yielded E.coli. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were monocytosis, mildly elevated ALP activity, and elevated lipase.
Adrenal carcinoma with CVC invasion in a 13 year old FS Miniature Schnauzer
A 13 year old FS Miniature Schnauzer dog was presented due to clinical signs of recurrent urinary tract infections. CBC found a decreased hemoglobin and a high platelet count. In-house urinalysis showed a low specific gravity, high WBCs, high RBCs, and the presence of mucous strands. Blood chemistry revealed an increased ALT enzyme activity, hyperphosphatemia,…
Myelolipoma diagnosed by ultrasound-guided FNA in a 10 year old FS Labrador Retriever
10 year old FS Labrador Retriever dog was presented for a recheck urinalysis due to a persistent urinary tract infection. The CBC showed thrombocytosis. The blood chemistry found hyperbilirubinemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypernatremia, hyperamylasemia, and hypertriglyceridemia. The results of the ACTH stimulation test were within normal limits. The urinalysis showed a normal specific gravity, proteinuria, elevated WBC…