| Temperature - | 102.6oF |
| Pulse - | 92/min |
| Respiratory Rate - | 32/min. |
| Weight - | 55 lbs. |
Ascites suspected on abdominal palpation.
Melena on digital rectal examination.
| Physical examination: | |
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| Pale pink mucous membranes. Ascites suspected on abdominal palpation. Melena on digital rectal examination. |
Diagnostic Evaluation:
| CBC = | See results - | Red Cell Parameters |
| White Cell Parameters |
Profile = See results
UA = See results
| Hemostasis Screen | ||
| Beau | Control | |
| OSPT | 13.6 s | 10.4 s |
| APTT | 32.2 s | 15.3 s |
Fibrinogen = 58 mg/dl; FDP's = neg; Platelets = 97,000
Abdominal Radiographs = See slides
Abdominal Ultrasound = See slide
Abdominocentesis =See slide
Outcome:
In light of the poor prognosis, the owners decided to have Beau euthanized. A necropsy revealed a duodenal ulcer, one liter of clear abdominal fluid, a small nodular liver, and multiple acquired portosystemic shunts.
Liver Gross > See slide
H&E Histopathology > See slide
