Cat with vomiting and anorexia

Test Results

Selected results of appropriate testing are shown:

Complete blood count:

Test (units)

Result

Ref. Range

Hematocrit (%)

35.0

33.6—47.4

WBCs (x103/µL)

8.2

5—15

Lymphocytes (x103/µL)

0.3

1.5—7.0

Platelets (x103/µL)

*

250—600

*Platelets too clumped to count, platelet mass appears adequate, enlarged platelets noted.

Blood chemistry profile:

Test (units)

Result

Ref. Range

Glucose (mg/dL)

72

75—134

Creatinine (mg/dL)

2.9

0.9—2.3

Blood urea nitrogen (mg/dL)

25

15—35

Phosphorus

3.7

2.6—8.8

Calcium (mg/dL)

13.9

9.0—11.7

Sodium (mmol/L)

157

148—157

Potassium (mmol/L)

4.1

3.5—5.1


Urinalysis (cystocentesis):

Test (units)

Result

Ref. Range

Specific gravity

1.017

1.010—1.030

Protein

2+

Negative

Blood

3+

Negative

WBC

20-29

Negative

RBC

50+

Negative

Triple phosphate crystals

Moderate

Negative


Abdominal radiographs show both kidneys are enlarged with rounded and irregular margins, right more severe than the left. The spleen is mildly enlarged with rounded margins. An oval soft tissue opacity is present ventral to S1 with ventral displacement of the cranial rectum. Portion of the thoracic cavity that is visible appears unremarkable.

Dorsoventral view:



Abdominal ultrasound shows both kidneys are enlarged with irregular margins and perirenal hypoechoic rims. Both renal cortices are also mottled in appearance with ill-defined multiple hypoechoic nodules. A small amount of aggregation of gravity-dependent hyperechoic sediment is present within the urinary bladder (not pictured).

Image of right kidney: