Gastroenterology
Diagnosing Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs
The diagnosis of acute pancreatitis can be difficult because clinical signs and results of diagnostic testing are often nonspecific. This article addresses the diagnostic approach to patients with signs suggestive of pancreatitis.
Gastroenterology
Nutritional Management for Gastrointestinal Disease in Dogs and Cats
Nutritional deficiencies commonly occur as a consequence of gastrointestinal disease.
Gastroenterology
Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs and Cats
Diagnosis, diagnostics, and treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in dogs and cats, a multifactorial disease characterized by chronic enteropathies that can significantly impact quality of life.
Gastroenterology
Chronic Vomiting in Cats: When to Recommend Endoscopy
An accurate diagnosis hinges on use of a systematic approach. Endoscopy is warranted after systemic diseases have been ruled out, particularly in cases without solitary jejunal disease.
Gastroenterology
Intestinal Microbes and Digestive System Disease in Dogs
The microbiome is a complex ecosystem of gut bacteria that has a tremendous influence on host health. Here is an overview of the bacteria in the canine intestine and the role of dysbiosis in the etiology of GI diseases.
Gastroenterology
Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus: Stabilization and Surgery
With timely surgery, the prognosis for most dogs with this acute, life-threatening disorder is fair.
Endocrinology
Canine Insulinoma: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Staging
Aside from a histologic confirmation of insulinoma, no currently available diagnostic test provides a definitive diagnosis of insulinoma.
Gastroenterology
Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Series, Part 2: Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Techniques
This article discusses patient preparation, instrumentation, and instructions on performing lower GI endoscopy.