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Post-Hepatic Obstruction By A Duodenal Papilla Calculus In A 9-Year-Old FS DSH Cat: Our Case Of the Month

Post-Hepatic Obstruction By A Duodenal Papilla Calculus In A 9-Year-Old FS DSH Cat: Our Case Of the Month

History of a sewing needle stuck in the caudal aspect of hard palate a month prior. 24 inches of string was attached and removed (without resistance) under sedation. The patient then presented almost one month later for anorexia, vomiting and hiding. Blood chemistry found ALT >1000, glucose 223, T. Bili. 2.3, TP 9.4, Glob. 6.1….

RAD – mediastinal lymphadenomegaly, lobar interstitial infiltrate likely round cell neoplasia in a 12 year old FS Flat Coated Retriever dog

This 12 year old FS Flat Coated Retriever dog presente with vomiting of 3 month duration with a 5 day history of coughing. Weight loss 12 pounds (15% body weight) over 3 months.  Physical Exam: Thin (BCS 2/5) with poor hair coat. Lungs auscultate WNL, mild to moderate, generalized muscle atrophy (MCS = 3/4). Splenomegaly…

Histiocytic sarcoma in a 10-year-old FS English Bulldog: Our Case Of the Month September 2015

A 10-year-old FS English Bulldog was presented due to diarrhea, decreased appetite, and vomiting 3-4 times in a day. An interstitial lung pattern was seen on radiographs. Upon physical examination the patient was QAR with a painful abdomen upon palpation. A CBC found WBC 18.8, neutrophils 15416, monocytes 1692, and 0 eosinophils. A blood chemistry…

GB Mucocele: It’s Not About The Kiwi!: Our Case Of The Month November 2014

 12-year-old MN Labrador mixed breed was presented for evaluation of anorexia, vomiting, and lethargy. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were severe leukocytosis,neutrophilia, hemococentration, and elevated ALP (600).

Erythropoietin Secreting Tumor or Renal Lymphoma? Our Case of the Month May 2014

A 7-year-old FS Beagle was presented for vomiting, lethargy, and anorexia. Blood chemistry showed a high creatinine, hypercalcemia (not ionized), hypoalbuminemia, and hyperglobulinemia. CBC showed polycythemia with a hematocrit of 65%.

Mast Cell Disease

The patient was presented for weight loss, occasional vomiting, not herself, lethargic. CBC revealed mild anemia and elevated thyroid values. Clinical exam revealed a palpable intestinal mass and poor body condition.

Focal intestinal mass and mast cell neoplasia in a 14 year old DSH FS Cat diagnosed by US-guided FNA

The patient presented for weight loss, occasional vomiting, not herself, lethargic. CBC revealed mild anemia and elevated thyroid values. Clinical exam revealed a palpable intestinal mass and poor body condition.

Cranial Abdomen Mass

A 16-year-old FS DSH cat with history of diabetes and hyperthyroidism was presented due to vomiting, diarrhea, and anorexia. Physical exam found poor body condition and weight loss. Urinalysis showed SG of 1.017, proteinuria, and hematuria. A coagulation panel was mildly elevated.

Duodenal infiltration, suspect neoplasia 12 Year Old FS mixed breed dog

A 12 year old FS mixed breed dog was presented for chronic intermittent vomiting and decreased appetite (will only eat a liquefied diet.) Additional history was right-sided coxo-femoral luxation. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were leukocytosis with a left shift, elevated BUN, elevatedALP, and elevated ALT. On survey radiographs an opacity in the cranial…

Chronic active pancreatitis; potential carcinoma in an 18 year old FS DSH cat

An 18-year-old FS DSH was presented for evaluation of weight loss and vomiting, Eosinophilia was present on CBC. The only abnormality on urinalysis was glycosuria.