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Primary renal dysplasia in a 2 year old MN DSH cat
A 2-year-old MN DSH with history of azotemia was presented for increased thirst, decreased urination, and weight loss. Physical examination showed the patient to be quiet, alert and responsive. The rest of the examination was unremarkable. Urinalysis revealed a low-normal specific gravity and 1+ hematuria. CBC was within normal limits whereas marked azotemia was present…
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Protein losing nephropathy, glomerulonephritis, and uremic gastritis in a 3 year old MI Labrador Retriever
A 3-year-old male Labrador Retriever dog was presented for anorexia and weight loss. CBC was within normal limits, however blood chemistry showed hyperproteinemia, hypoalbuminemia, low albumin/globulin ratio, marked azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, mild hypocalcemia, hyperkalemia, and hyperamylasemia. T4 was within normal range. The urine had a cloudy appearance; 3+ proteinuria and 3+ hematuria were present on urinalysis.
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Renal lymphoma in a 6 year old FS Labrador Retriever with gastrointestinal clinical signs
A 6-year-old female spayed Labrador Retriever dog was presented with upper gastrointestinal signs of 2 days’ duration. The patient was treated with antibiotics, gastroprotectants, and anti-emetics. Upper gastrointestinal signs continued despite the treatments, and the dog developed excessive panting and shaking. Blood chemistry revealed azotemia, hyperalbuminemia, and hyperphosphatemia. CBC revealed elevated hematocrit and elevated hemoglobin.…
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Functional adrenal adenoma and renal amyloidosis in a 9 year old FS Labrador Retriever
A 9 year old FS Labrador was presented for anorexia. Previous laboratory work had shown an inappropriate urine SG, 3+ proteinuria, microalbuminuria, azotemia, thrombocytosis, and negative 4Dx. The only significant abnormality on physical examination was dehydration. Baseline androstenedione and estradiol were elevated and ACTH stimulation revealed elevated cortisol, elevated estradiol, and elevated progesterone.
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Mitral valve prolapse and moderate insufficiency in a 10 year old FS Maltese
A 10 year old female spayed Maltese was presented for excessive urination. The only significant abnormality on physical examination was a grade II/VI systolic heart murmur. On urinalysis, an inappropriate SG and 2+ proteinuria was present. CBC was within normal limits, but blood chemistry showed elevated ALT activity and azotemia. T4 was 1.2.
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Chronic renal disease with infarction in a 7 year old MN DSH cat
A 7 year old neutered male DSH cat was presented with a history of azotemia, polyuria, polydypsia, and weight loss. Physical examination and blood pressure were both within normal limits. The only significant abnormality on urinalysis was a subnormal specific gravity. Abnormalities on blood chemistry included azotemia and hypercalcemia.
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Left ureteral obstruction and left hydronephrosis in an 8 year old MN Himalayan mix
An 8-year-old MN Himalayan mix was presented for anorexia, vomiting, lethargy, and lack of defecation for two days. Mucous membranes were tacky, heart and lungs clear, and there was a palpable bladder with discomfort in the cranial abdomen on physical examination. Urinalysis showed 4+ proteinuria and hematuria, but urine culture yielded no growth. Abnormalities on…
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Neoplasia of epithelial origin diagnosed by abdominal fluid analysis in a 10 year old FS mixed breed dog.
A 10-year-old FS mixed breed dog was examined for anorexia and lethargy. Weight loss and muscle atrophy were noted on physical exam. Preoperative blood work revealed azotemia, hypoalbuminemia, and hyperglobulinemia. CBC found a low hematocrit, low RBCs, and a neutrophilia. PT and PTT were both within normal reference range.
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Addison`s disease in a 4 year old MN dog
A 4-year-old MN dog, being boarded at the rDVM, began vomiting despite having a normal appetite. The dog was found to be pyrexic on physical examination. Initial blood work revealed hyperlipasemia, and hypochloremia. There was an elevated HCT, and an elevated HGB on the CBC. Symptomatic therapy was initiated for the vomiting and blood work…