Hepatocellular carcinoma in a 10 year old MN Maltese mix dog
A 10-year-old MN Maltese mix dog with a history of chronic elevated liver enzyme activity was presented for polyuria/polydipsia and inappropriate urination at home. Abnormalities on physical examination were a palpably enlarged liver, stenotic left ear canal, left submandibular lymphadenomegaly, and a 2-pound weight loss. Urinalysis showed normal pH and specific gravity, 3+ proteinuria, 3+…
Severe pancreatitis with peripancreatic inflammation in a 6 year old FS Siberian Husky
This 6-year-old FS Siberian Husky presented for vomiting and anorexia. The patient had been managed for reasonably well controlled diabetes for the previous 6 months. The clinical exam revealed moderate dehydration and abdominal pain. CBC and blood chemistry demonstrated a history of chronic moderately elevated SAP, moderately elevated cholesterol, and moderately elevated triglycerides with slightly…