06-00108 Jeremy B Pyelonephritis and cystitis *BK*—–NEED CDX—
The patient is a 7 year old, feline DSH, NM. Clinical exam findings: Inappropriate urination. Straining to urinate. Cystocentesis done and then Jeremy blocked. Catheter removed after 29 hrs – blocked again. Currently catheterized. Hyperglycemia. Altered CBC/Chem/UA values: Fructosamine 391 (140-320). Urine specific gravity 1.050, 4+ red cells, 4+ white cells, glucosuria.
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.
Cushing`s disease in a 10 year old FS Burmese cat
A 10-year-old FS Burmese cat was presented for evaluation of possible Cushing’s disease; the cat exhibited chronic skin disease, hyperglycemia, and glucosuria but normal fructosamine.
09-00027 Princess S Pyometra BK—-NEEDS C—-NO IMAGES—-
An 8-year-old F Miniature Schnauzer with diabetes was presented for polyuria/polydipsia, intermittent vomiting, and vaginal discharge. The only abnormality on physical examination was pyrexia. Urine had a cloudy and yellow appearance, which on analysis showed normal specific gravity, 3+ proteinuria, 3+ glucosuria, 2+ ketones, 3+ hematuria, and bacilli. The patient was treated with a course…
Pancreatitis in a 6 year old FS Pug dog
A six-year-old FS Pug was presented with a history of vomiting. On physical exam, a tense and painful abdomen was present. Thickening of the small intestines was evident on radiographs. Isosthenuria, glucosuria, and trace ketonuria was present on urinalysis. Abnormalities on CBC and serum biochemistry were elevated MCHC, lymphopenia, eosinophilia, elevated AST activity, elevated cholesterol,…
Pancreatitis and diabetes in a 9 year old MN DSH cat
A 9-year-old MN DSH presented for evaluation of polyuria with a history of elevated triglycerides. On urinalysis an inappropriately low specific gravity and glycosuria was present. Lymphopenia was evident on CBC, and hypertriglyceridemia was present on serum biochemistry. T4 was within normal limits and fructosamine was elevated. A week later, the cat became lethargic, anorexic,…
Colonic mass in a 15 year old MN DSH cat
A 15-year-old MN DSH cat was presented for inappropriate urination over a 2 month period, intermittent vomiting, and possibly straining to defecate. On physical examination the patient was BAR, slightly dehydrated, and had a non-compressible mass in the caudal abdomen. Proteinuria (1+) and glycosuria (3+) was present on urinalysis. Abnormalities on CBC and blood chemistry…
Adrenal carcinoma with invasion of the caudal vena cava in a 14 year old FS mixed breed dog
A 14-year-old FS mixed breed dog was presented for pacing, lethargy, and intermittent vomiting and diarrhea over the course of 1-2 months. The physical exam was unremarkable. The only abnormality on urinalysis was 1+ proteinuria with urine culture yielding growth of Escherichia coli. Abnormalities on blood chemistry were increased creatinine and hyperglycemia. T-4 result was…
03_00172 Skittles B Biliary calculi
A 12-year-old FS Malti-poo with a history of seizures and unregulated diabetes, was presented for seizure activity. She was admitted immediately and given diazepam (Valium®) via I.V. catheter. The physical exam following the injection of diazepam found the patient to be quiet, and obtunded. She had tacky pale pink mucous membranes, bilateral cataracts, and mild…
Adrenal mass with caval invasion in a 13 year old FS DSH cat
A 13-year-old FS DSH cat was presented for the evaluation of polyuria and polydipsia of several months’ duration. The serum biochemical profile revealed marked hyperglycemia. The CBC showed a low RBC count, lymphopenia, and a monocytosis. The TT4 and free T4 were within normal limits. A fructosamine level was high. The urinalysis showed glucosuria, and…