Pancreatic mineralizing mass in a 16-year-old FS Domestic Short Hair Cat
A 16-year-old SF DSH was presented for evaluation of decreased appetite and weight loss. Current therapy was Cerenia, and mirtazapine. fPL was abnormal.
Rads: Generalized Chondroid Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Post Hemilaminectomy in a 13 year old MN Dachshund dog
The patient presented to the ER service for progressive intermittent head tremors, lethargy and anorexia. Previous history of hemilaminectomy (right, T12-13) in June 2008; owners are pursing a second opinion as this may be a neurologic issue, especially since signs are progressively worsening. Recovery good from hemilaminectomy, although there has been some mild, residual HL…
Post hepatic biliary obstruction in an 8 year old MN DSH Cat with biliary calculus.
An 8-year-old MN DSH cat presented for weight loss, anorexia and icterus. Other than icterus th eclinical exam was unremarkable. Total bilirubin 5.6 was elevated along with ALT, SAP and prolanged PT and APTT on the coagualtion panel.
Thoracic carcinomatosis in a 12 year old DSH cat with ADR clinical signs
A 12-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for “ADR”, respiratory distress, and weight loss. Radiographs revealed pleural effusion obscuring the cardiac silouette.
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.
Small Cell Intestinal Lymphoma in a 10 year old MN cat diagnosed by US-guided FNA in a “ropey” intestine
The patient is a feline DSH, NM, 10 years. The patient has intermittent vomiting and has lost 2 pounds in the past two months. Abdominal radiographs show slight accordion pattern.
Stage B1 Valvular Disease Trivial Mitral and Tricuspid Insufficiency in a 5 year old FS Pomeranian Dog
A 5-year-old SFis a canine Pomeranian was presented for evaluation of , SF, 5 years. Dog losing weight loss and Iris stage 2 renal disease. A slight left sided murmur was audible on physical examination. Abnormalities on blood work were azotemia, , increased urea and creatinineelevated Iris stage 2, Spec cPL, and very elevated increased,…
Bladder mass in a 16 year old MN DSH cat with a history of IBD
A 16-year-old neutered male DSH cat with a history of weight loss and inflammatory bowel disease was presented for poor appetite. Dehydration, dental disease, and nasal discharge were noted on physical examination. Hematuria was present on urinalysis. Initial CBC showed leukocytosis and anemia, which remained fairly unchanged after a month of antibiotic therapy.