Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
 April 1, 2008
By:Angela Lennox, DVM, DABVP
Gastrointestinal disease is common in pet ferrets and is frequently accompanied by weight loss and wasting.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2008
By:Albert E. Jergens, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
Esophagitis may be caused by chemical injury from ingested substances, gastroesophageal reflux (secondary to general anesthesia, hiatal defects, persistent vomiting, malpositioned nasoesophageal/pharyngostomy tubes), or esophageal foreign bodies.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2008
By:Michael Leib, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Helicobacter pylori infection is the most common cause of chronic gastritis and peptic ulceration in humans.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2008
By:Albert E. Jergens, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
Esophageal strictures may occur from gastroesophageal reflux (often during surgery), esophageal foreign bodies, neoplasia, and the ingestion of caustic substances.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2008
By:Albert E. Jergens, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
In recent years, the availability and extended use of rigid and flexible endoscopy has led to a marked increase in diagnostic procedures involving visualization and biopsy of the upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract in domestic animals.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2008
By:Michael Leib, DVM, MS, DACVIM
The first step in the approach to the acutely vomiting dog is to determine that vomiting and not regurgitation is present.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2008
By:Michael Leib, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Chronic vomiting (intermittently or continuously for at least 7 days) in dogs and cats is a common and frustrating problem for clients and veterinarians.
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