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Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s disease) in a 2 year old FS Rottweiler
A 2-year-old FS Rottweiler dog was presented for lethargy, vomiting, and anorexia. The CBC demonstrated a leukocytosis consisting of a lymphocytosis, an eosinophilia, and a basophilia. Blood chemistry revealed azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, hyponatremia, and hyperamylasemia. The CBC and chemistry were repeated 3 days later and revealed persistence of the lymphocytosis. The serum biochemical profile revealed a…
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Adrenocortical carcinoma with venous invasion in a 15 year old FS DSH cat
A 15-year-old FS DSH with was presented for the evaluation of intermittent vomiting. Blood work performed by the referring veterinarian showed a persistent thrombocytopenia and a progression of the severity of azotemia over a period of several months. A grade I/VI heart murmur was found on physical examination. Blood work was repeated and revealed hypoalbuminemia,…
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Bilateral adrenal enlargement in a 13 year old FS DLH cat
A 13-year-old FS DLH cat was presented to the clinic for the evaluation of a swollen abdomen, alopecia, and anorexia. The cat had a prior history of surgical correction of a corneal ulcer. The blood chemistry performed at the time of the corneal ulcer had shown a mild azotemia and hyperamylasemia. The CBC showed a…
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Addison’s disease in an 8 year old FS Basset Hound
An 8-year-old FS Basset Hound dog was presented for crying throughout the night and vomiting food, fluid, and mucous. On physical examination, she was found to have pink mucous membranes and a normal body temperature. She had bilateral conjunctivitis as well as a bilateral otitis externa (Malassezia). No abnormalities were noted on auscultation of her…
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Invasive right adrenal tumor in a 13 year old MN Jack Russell Terrier
A 13-year-old MN Jack Russell Terrier dog presented for a second opinion with panting, weakness, and anorexia. The physical exam revealed mild gingival pallor and mild tachypnea. Complete blood count revealed strongly regenerative anemia (HCT 22%) with spherocytes, marked polychromasia, anisocytosis, and moderate neutrophilic leukocytosis. Blood chemistry revealed only slight azotemia. In house 4Dx was…
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Pyelonephritis and a left renolith in a 10 year old FS DSH cat
A 10-year-old FS DSH was presented for vomiting, lethargy, and anorexia. On physical examination, the patient was bright, alert and responsive, but had evidence of weight loss and dehydration. Also, the cat’s mucus membranes were pale pink, and there was a possible fluid wave in the abdomen. Urinalysis showed alkaline urine with normal specific gravity,…
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Severe hydronephrosis; ureteral lithiasis in an 18 year old FS DSH cat
An 18-year-old FS DSH was presented for decreased appetite, weight loss, and polyuria/polydipsia. Abnormalities on physical examination were possibly deafness, unkempt haircoat, weight loss, nuclear sclerosis and iris atrophy in both eyes, thickened bowel loops on abdominal palpation, and palpable thyroid enlargement on the right side. Bacterial UTI was present on urinalysis and blood work…
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Addison’s disease in a 5 year old FS Pit Bull Terrier
A 5-year-old FS Pit Bull Terrier dog presented for not acting right per owner, vomiting for one day, and anorexia. Temperature was normal. Initial blood chemistry revealed azotemia, low cholesterol, hyperamylasemia, and low triglycerides. CBC found thrombocytopenia. Total T4 and Pancreatic Lipase Immunoreactivity were both normal. Within a few weeks, the patient was examined again…
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Adrenal mass with caudal vena caval invasion, hydroureter, and uroabdomen in a 10 year old MN mixed breed dog
A 10-year-old MN mixed breed dog presented for renal failure from a referral hospital. In-house blood chemistry revealed hypoalbuminemia, high ALP, azotemia, hypercalcemia, and hyperphosphatemia.
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Small bowel foreign body in a 4 year old MN Himalayan cat
This 4-year-old MN Himalayan cat was presented for 3 days of persistent vomiting, lethargy, and anorexia. The physical exam revealed moderate dehydration and tense abdomen; the cat would not allow deep palpation. The CBC revealed moderate leukocytosis with a left shift. Blood chemistry demonstrated moderate azotemia, mild hyperglycemia, mild hyponatremia and hypochloremia. The urine was…