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Hiatal Hernia – An Uncommon Problem in Cats & Dogs

08-01-21 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

Gastrointestinal Ulceration in Cats & Dogs

16-10-20 by CriticalCareDVM

Cats and dogs can develop gastrointestinal ulceration just like you and me. For this week’s post, I’m sharing more information about this relatively common condition to raise awareness. I hope you find the information insightful. Happy reading! What causes gastrointestinal ulceration? The wall of the gastrointestinal tract has four layers. From inside to out, they … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: acid, antacid, duodenum, esophagus, gastrointestinal, GI, hematochezia, melena, omeprazole, perforation, stomach, sucralfate, ulcer, ulceration

Aspiration Pneumonia in Pets – Going Down the Wrong Pipe!

06-03-17 by CriticalCareDVM

Oxygen is unquestionably required for life. Without our lungs, oxygen can’t get into the bloodstream to be transported to cells throughout the body. Sometimes inappropriate bodily fluids end up in the lungs because they were inhaled (aspirated) into the airway. The resulting lung inflammation and infection is called aspiration pneumonia. This week I share some … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: alveoli, aspiration, barium, blood-air barrier, bronchoalveolar lavage, distress, esophagus, forced feeding, laryngeal paralysis, lungs, megaesophagus, oxygen, pneumonia, radiographs, regurgitation, trachea, tracheobronchoscopy, vomiting, wash

GI Foreign Objects – A Big Pain in the Gut

23-11-15 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

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