Table 1.
Patient characteristics, owner reported presenting complaints, and physical examination findings in 17 dogs with small cell intestinal lymphoma
| n | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Breed | ||
| Boston terrier | 2 | 12 |
| Border collie | 2 | 12 |
| German shepherd dog | 2 | 12 |
| Mixed breed dog | 2 | 12 |
| Other pure breed dogs | 9 | 53 |
| Sex | ||
| Male castrated | 10 | 59 |
| Male intact | 5 | 29 |
| Female spayed | 1 | 6 |
| Female intact | 1 | 6 |
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| Owner reported presenting complaints | ||
| Diarrhea | 13 | 76 |
| Weight loss | 7 | 41 |
| Inappetence | 7 | 41 |
| Vomiting | 7 | 41 |
| Lethargy | 2 | 53 |
| Labored breathing & distended abdomen | 1 | 6 |
| Labored breathing | 1 | 6 |
| Borborygmous | 1 | 6 |
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| Physical exam abnormalities | ||
| Muscle wasting | 5 | 29 |
| Distended abdomen | 4 | 23 |
| Thickened intestinal tract | 2 | 12 |
| Dull heart & lung sounds | 1 | 6 |
| Painful abdomen | 1 | 6 |
| Dehydration | 1 | 6 |