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Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM), CVJ

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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

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

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

IBD – Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs & Cats

2016-09-19 by CriticalCareDVM

I evaluate patients with chronic gastrointestinal signs like vomiting and diarrhea multiple times per day. Many of these fur babies are referred to me by their family veterinarians with a concern for inflammatory bowel disease or IBD. But what is IBD? This week I endeavor to answer that important question for all of you. Happy … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: chronic, cobalamin, colitis, colon, diarrhea, empirical, enteritis, enterocolitis, eosinophilic, granulomatous, hydrolyzed, IBD, immunomodulation, inflammatory bowel disease, large intestine, lymphoma, lymphoplasmacytic, small intestine, suppurative, vitamin B12, vomiting

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