Adrenal mass in a 12yr old, MN, DSH
12-year-old MN DSH with a history uncontrolled diabetes mellitus was presented for evaluation of ravenous appetite, shaking, and restlessness. Current therapy was 9 IU PZI SQ BID. Urinalysis showed SG of 1.024 and glycosuria. CBC was within reference range. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were hyperglycemia, elevated ALT and ALP activity, and hypokalemia. T4 was within…
Right adrenal gland mass with early phrenic vein invasion in a 13 year old MN DSH cat
A 13-year-old NM DLH with a history of diabetes mellitus was presented for evaluation of corneal changes and a pendulous large abdomen. The only abnormality on urinalysis was glycosuria. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were elevated fructosamine (648), amylase (1507), triglycerides (402) and PSL (405).
Congenital Addison’s disease in a 5 month old M English Springer Spaniel
History: A 5-month-old male English springer spaniel was presented for evaluation of acute onset diarrhea and vomiting. On physical examination lethargy, dehydration, hypothermia, and bradycardia was present. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were mild lymphocytosis and mild eosinophilia, azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypercalcemia, hyponatremia and hypokalemia. Urinalysis showed SG of SG-1.015, proteinuria, and glycosuria.
Acute on chronic pancreatitis with bilateral pyelectasia and IBD in a 12 year old FS DSH cat
This 12 year old FS DSH cat presented for vomiting, lethargy and anorexia of 4 days duration. Physical Exam: Depressed, lethargic,weight loss, grade 1-2/6 systolic ht mm, severely prolonged skin turgor, appr 10% dehydrated, tacky mm, cachexic, generalized muscle atrophy, doughy potbellied abdomen, poor coat, thyroid slip palpated and severe dental disease. CBC: severe leukocytosis(43,000)…
Chronic cholecystitis and mucocele formation in a 10 year old MN Chihuahua
A 10-year-old MN Chihuahua with a history of diabetes and severe pancreatitis was presented for evaluation of PU/PD. Urinalysis showed glycosuria and proteinuria with a normal specific gravity (1.039). Abnormalities on serum biochemistry were elevated cholesterol (1257), triglycerides (2485), PSL (229), ALT (360), ALP (5307), GGT (28), BUN (36), and glucose (275).
Prostatic carcinoma in a 12 year old MN Schnauzer with an apical bladder mass and urethral/prostatic mass
A 12-year-old NM Schnauzer was presented for evaluation of stranguria and dribbling. Urinalysis showed normal SG (1.046) proteinuria, glycosuria, and leukouria. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were thrombocytosis (638) and elevated ALT (127) and ALP (865).
06_00342 Butter C Mineralizing urethral mass
A 10-year-old SF Toy Poodle with a history of diabetes and hypothyroidism was presented for evaluation of a hemorrhagic discharge after urinating. Urinalysis showed SG of 1.029, glycosuria, leukocytouria, and hematuria. Urine culture yielded E coli.
Ureterolith in a 19 week old FS Rottweiller mix dog
The patient is a spayed female canine Rottweiler mix, 19 weeks old who had a previous visit to emergency veterinarian for urinary problems. On physical the patient had slight dehydration but was otherwise normal. UA found no infection. Patient sent home on Rimadyl. CBC: two days ago: Anemia of 28.8, normocytic, normochromic. Azotemia (BUN =…
04_00362 Oscar S Duodenal mass
A 16-year-old MI Lhasa was presented for evaluation. Laboratory work showed glycosuria, proteinuria, severe leukocytosis, azotemia, and hypercalcemia. Hypertension (240) was also present.