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Acute hepatic encephalopathy due to mushroom toxicity in a 14-month-old Miniature Australian Shepherd dog: Our January 2016 Case Of the Month

The patient is a 14 month old M Miniature Australian Shepherd dog who presented with an acute case of vomiting, lethargy and ataxia. The owner was unaware of any exposure to toxins or ingestion of obstructive material. Physical exam: 10% dehydrated; mm pink but tacky; abdomen tender on palpation; weight wnl. CBC/Chem: WBC 21,120, decreased cholesterol and protein; elevated CK, ALKP, ALT, BUN and ammonia. Lepto negative.

Hyperaldosteronism (Conn's syndrome) in a year-old cat: Our Case Of the Month November 2015

An 8-year-old MN Ragdoll cat was presented for examination due to ADR. Blood chemistry found hypokalemia, elevated liver enzymes, hyponatremia, and a CPK of 11981. Urinalysis showed a specifi gravity of 1.039, pH 7.5, 3+ protein, RBC 11-20, and WBC 2-3.

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CPK, High

Acute hepatic encephalopathy due to mushroom toxicity in a 14-month-old Miniature Australian Shepherd dog: Our January 2016 Case Of the Month

Hyperaldosteronism (Conn's syndrome) in a year-old cat: Our Case Of the Month November 2015

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