Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
 October 1, 2008
By:Sherry Sanderson, DVM, DACVIM, DACVN
The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) in dogs and cats is a very dynamic organ that performs numerous functions essential for health and well-being.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
October 1, 2008
By:Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM
Initial nonspecific management of vomiting includes NPO (in minor cases a 6-12 hour period of nothing per os may be all that is required), fluid support, and antiemetics.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
October 1, 2008
By:Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM
Vomiting is among the most common reasons that dogs and cats are presented for evaluation.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
 August 1, 2008
By:Rance Sellon, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
Gastrointestinal (GI) cytology offers many advantages to the small animal practitioner in the assessment of patients with gastrointestinal tract disease.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2008
By:Susan Eddlestone, DVM, DACVIM
Overview of Protozoans, Giardia, Coccidia, Cryptosporidia, Toxoplasmosis, and more.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2008
By:Rance Sellon, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
While not common in terms of the frequency with which they are seen in small animal practice, primary intestinal neoplasia is an important differential diagnosis for a dog or cat with vomiting, especially chronic vomiting, chronic diarrhea, anorexia and weight loss, particularly animals that are middle-aged and older.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2008
By:Susan Eddlestone, DVM, DACVIM
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in dogs and cats is the name used for many disorders of the small and large bowel of the gastrointestinal tract.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2008
By:Susan Eddlestone, DVM, DACVIM
Stomatitis in dogs is relatively uncommon however can cause significant health issues when it does occur.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2008
By:Susan Eddlestone, DVM, DACVIM
Esophageal diseases cause disturbance of food flow through the esophagus due to obstructions from foreign bodies and tumors, inflammation, decreased motility, and compression of the esophagus from intramural or extra-luminal masses.
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