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Gastrointestinal Ulceration in Cats & Dogs

2020-10-16 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

Chronic Vomiting in Dogs & Cats – What’s Going On?!

2019-10-23 by CriticalCareDVM
chronic vomiting

One of the most common problems for which patients are presented to me is that of chronic vomiting. There are a myriad of causes and treatments available. So, this week I wanted to dedicate some bandwidth to sharing more information about this common clinical problem. I hope you find the post helpful – happy reading! … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: Addison's disease, cancer, chronic kidney disease, CKD, EPI, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, gastrointestinal, hepatitis, histoplasmosis, hyperthyroidism, IBD, pancreatitis, vomiting

Intussusception – When the Gut Becomes a Telescope

2018-08-28 by CriticalCareDVM
intussusception

Most dog owners have heard of many of the common gastrointestinal problems that afflict dogs. Parvovirus in dogs. Intestinal parasites (aka “worms), foreign objects causing an obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and even gastric dilatation-volvulus (aka: “bloat”). Yet, there is one about which few parents know. Which one you ask? The problem is called an … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: anastomosis, diarrhea, enteroplication, gastrointestinal, IBD, inflammatory bowel disease, intussusception, intussusceptum, intussuscipiens, parasites, parvovirus, resection, vomiting, worms

Polyphagia – When Your Pet is Eating You Out of House & Home

2018-04-16 by CriticalCareDVM

We all have heard stories about cats stealing lunch meat from their owner’s sandwich or dogs “counter surfing” to find that delicious and warm fresh loaf of bread. Sometimes the pets are simply food motivated and naughty. But – more often than naught – there is a medical reason for their increased hunger. Increased hunger … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: brainstem, central nervous system, CNS, food, gastrointestinal, hypothalamus, polyphagia

Grass & Your Pets – Why Dogs & Cats Mow the Lawn with Their Mouths!

2018-01-15 by CriticalCareDVM

This week I thought I would do something a little bit different. Instead of blogging about a specific disease process, I thought I would dedicate time to answering a very common question I’m asked as a board-certified veterinary internal medicine specialist: Why does my pet eat grass? To date, veterinarians have several theories about why … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: boredom, cancer, gastrointestinal, GI, grass, IBD, inflammatory bowel disease, lymphoma, plant, vomit, vomiting

Linear Foreign Bodies – Keep Your Cats Away from the Yarn!

2017-11-06 by CriticalCareDVM

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, homes around the world will begin to decorate using materials like tinsel and handmade macaroni garland on twine. Folks will make personalized gifts liked hand-knitted clothing. These materials – tinsel, twine, yarn, string – are all very enticing to our feline friends. Yet if ingested, they can create a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: body, bunch, foreign, gastrointestinal, lethargy, linear, object, peristalsis, plication, ribbon, small intestine, stomach, string, twine, vomiting, yarn

Lymphoma in Cats – What to Know About This Common Cancer

2017-08-07 by CriticalCareDVM

In a previous post, I reviewed a cancer in dogs called lymphoma. You can find that information here. Unfortunately, lymphoma also commonly affects our feline friends. So, this week I’ve dedicated some time to spreading news about lymphoma in cats. I hope you find it helpful. Happy reading! Lymphoma – What is it? Lymphoma – … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: central nervous system, chemotherapy, FeLV, gastrointestinal, high-grade, indolent, large cell, larynx, low-grade, LSA, lymphoblastic, lymphoma, mediastinal, radiation therapy, renal, skin, small cell, surgery, trachea

Protein-Losing Enteropathy (PLE) – When Protein Passes in the Poop

2017-06-12 by CriticalCareDVM

As a clinician, educator, and administrator, I deal with a lot of poop – figuratively and literally. One of the most common problems I encounter is a pet with chronic gastrointestinal signs (e.g. vomiting, weight loss, diarrhea) and a concurrently low blood protein level. This is called a protein-losing enteropathy or PLE. This week I’ve … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: Addi, ammonia, antibiotic responsive diarrhea, cobalamin, diarrhea, enteropathy, folate, gastrointestinal, Histoplasma capsulatum, histoplasmosis, hypoadrenocorticism, IBD, inflammatory bowel disease, intussusception, lymphangiectasia, lymphoma, protein-losing, pythiosis, serum bile acids, sonography, vomiting

Food Allergies in Dogs & Cats – Know the Important Facts!

2016-12-05 by CriticalCareDVM

One of the most in vogue terms currently in veterinary medicine is food allergies. Dogs and cats certainly do develop food allergies. We’ll talk about how in a few moments. In my own clinical experience working with board-certified veterinary dermatologists for more than a decade, many pets are incorrectly and/or inaccurately diagnosed with food allergies. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: adverse food reaction, challenge, diet, dietary, elimination trial, food allergies, gastrointestinal, Gastrointestinal tract, grains, immune, intolerance, provocation, skin

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

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