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Giardiasis in Dogs & Cats – An Under-Appreciated Cause of Diarrhea

2018-01-01 by CriticalCareDVM

There are many causes of chronic diarrhea in dogs and cats – inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, chronic pancreatitis just to name a few. A protozoan called Giardia duodenalis is found worldwide, and is a very common cause of diarrhea. This week I’ve dedicated some space to providing more information, and I hope … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: cyst, diarrhea, encystation, enterocyte, excystation, feces, fenbendazole, Giardia duodenalis, giardiasis, intestines, large bowel, metronidazole, mucoid, praziquantel, pyrantel, small bowel, trophozoite, weight loss, zoonosis

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

Chronic Diarrhea in Pets – A Messy Matter

2014-08-25 by CriticalCareDVM

Diarrhea or should I say chronic diarrhea is one of the more common reasons dogs and cats are referred to board-certified veterinary internal medicine specialists. By definition chronic diarrhea has been present for more than three weeks. Certainly the majority of pet parents are profoundly frustrated by the time they are referred or heed their … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: chronic diarrhea, large bowel, mixed bowel, small bowel

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