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Suspected pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism in an 11 year old FS dog
An 11-year-old FS dog was evaluated and presented for alopecia, panting, excessive water drinking, and polyphagia. Urinalysis and CBC were both within normal limits. Abnormalities on blood chemistry were hyperproteinemia, hyperphosphatemia, elevated GGT activity, elevated BUN:creatinine ratio, and hypercalcemia. An ACTH stimulation test was suggestive of hyperadrenocorticism.
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Lymphoblastic Lymphoma in a 14 year old MN DSH Cat
A 14-year-old MN DSH was presented due to the development of a voracious appetite and restlessness. The cat was previously diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and previous serum biochemical changes included hyolesterolemia and hyperlipasemia. CBCs and urinalyses were normal. On physical exam, the patient was tachycardic and a low grade heart murmur was auscultated, in addition to…