Laboratory Approach
Chapter 25 Laboratory Approach Stomach and Small Intestine Jan S. Suchodolski Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases occur commonly in companion animals. Because of their nonspecific clinical signs, GI disorders pose a diagnostic challenge…
Large Intestine
Chapter 58 Large Intestine Structure and Function Robert J. Washabau The large intestine of the dog and cat has evolved to serve two major functions: extraction of water and electrolytes from…
Laparoscopy
Chapter 28 Laparoscopy Instrumentation Keith Richter The use of laparoscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes has increased dramatically during the last 20 years. Increased use and acceptance of laparoscopy stems from…
Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
Chapter 33 Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Stanley L. Marks Nutritional support is aimed at minimizing development of malnutrition in animals at risk, while maintaining or enhancing immunologic and intestinal barrier function….
Prokinetic Agents
Chapter 52 Prokinetic Agents Robert J. Washabau Gastrointestinal motility disorders represent a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Disorders of gastrointestinal motility may result in delayed transit, accelerated transit, impaired relaxation, or inappropriate…
Nutritional Assessment and Management
Chapter 30 Nutritional Assessment and Management Malnutrition Marjorie L. Chandler Definition Used broadly, the term malnutrition describes any nutritional disorder, including obesity caused by overnutrition, unbalanced nutrition as a consequence of…
Breed-Related Diseases
Chapter 62 Breed-Related Diseases Gastrointestinal Tract Robert J. Washabau Breed predispositions are suspected in many medical disorders of dogs and cats, not just those of the digestive system. Heritability has…
