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Hiatal Hernia – An Uncommon Problem in Cats & Dogs

2021-01-08 by CriticalCareDVM

Cats and dogs can be affected by hernias of a wide variety. Most folks have heard of umbilical and inguinal hernias. This week’s post is dedicated to a different type of hernia: a hiatal hernia. I hope you find the information interesting, and you’ll consider sharing it with your pet-loving friends. Happy reading! Hiatal Hernia … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: endoscopy, esophagopexy, esophagoscopy, esophagus, fluoroscopy, gastropexy, hernia, hiatal, hiatus, plication, radiography

GERD Golly Miss Molly!

2016-05-02 by CriticalCareDVM

Heartburn is an uncomfortable feeling caused by stomach acid splashing into the esophagus. Also called acid reflux, people often take various over-the-counter medications to alleviate discomfort associated with heartburn. Severe and/or chronic acid reflux is called gastroesophageal reflux disease, and may be associated with more serious conditions. Like humans, dogs and cats are affected by … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: antacid, coughing, dysphagia, endoscopy, gastroesophageal, GERD, heartburn, lower esophageal sphincter, mucosa, nasal discharge, reflux, regurgitation, sneezing

GI Foreign Objects – A Big Pain in the Gut

2015-11-23 by CriticalCareDVM

Dogs and cats like to chew on things. That fact won’t come as a shock to any pet parent. Unfortunately, they also like to swallow some of those foreign items on which they nibble. This week I spend some time discussing how to help your fur baby should you find yourself in a scenario where … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: barium, colon, duodenum, endoscopy, enterotomy, esophagoscopy, esophagus, gastrointestinal, gastroscopy, gastrotomy, ileum, jejunum, large intestine, positive contrast, radiographs, small intestine, stomach, surgery, ultrasonography, ultrasound

Gastrointestinal Biopsies – Big Bite Or Little Bite?

2015-04-13 by CriticalCareDVM

Have you been told your dog or cat needs biopsies from the gastrointestinal tract? Does this scare you because you’re concerned about your fur baby’s comfort level, anesthesia and recovery? Have no fear because in this week’s post you will find answers to your questions about gastrointestinal biopsies! I am excited to turn Because Pets … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: colon, endoscopy, Gastrointestinal tract, intestine, laparoscopy, laparotomy, large bowel, small bowel, surgery

Veterinary Specialists Bring Knowledge & Know-How

2014-09-22 by CriticalCareDVM

The vast majority of pet parents in the United States have no idea board-certified veterinary specialists are available to partner with them and their pets’ primary care doctor. In this regard, board-certified veterinary specialists have failed. We have failed to educate pet parents that we exist. On an almost daily basis I hear some variation … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: endoscopy, ultrasonography

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