Introduction
Freedom … Examples of compromise from thirst, hunger and malnutrition Broilers on restricted diets may be constantly hungry; companion birds fed inappropriate diets will be malnourished. The nature and level…
Colorectal neoplasia in a dog
38 Colorectal neoplasia in a dog Initial presentation Haematochezia, diarrhoea and faecal tenesmus Signalment: 2-year-old entire male German shepherd dog, body weight 29 kg Case history The dog had initially begun…
Corticosteroid induced gastrointestinal ulceration in a dog
34 Corticosteroid induced gastrointestinal ulceration in a dog Initial presentation Weakness, lethargy, muscle wasting, soft dark faeces Signalment: 7-year-old neutered female Labrador retriever, body weight 21.8 kg Case history This dog…
Feline constipation and megacolon
36 Feline constipation and megacolon Case contributed by Nicki Reed Initial presentation Tenesmus, haematochezia and abdominal distension Signalment: 8-year-old, female neutered Devon Rex cat, body weight 2.5 kg Case history The…
Intestinal leiomyoma in a dog
33 Intestinal leiomyoma in a dog Case contributed by Carolina Urraca del Junco Initial presentation Intermittent melaena Signalment: 12-year-old neutered male, English springer spaniel, body weight 19.8 kg Case history The…
Lymphocytic inflammatory bowel disease/alimentary lymphoma in a cat
15 Lymphocytic inflammatory bowel disease/alimentary lymphoma in a cat Initial presentation 2 months of intermittent vomiting, with recent increase in frequency Signalment: 9-year-old neutered male domestic shorthaired cat; body weight…
Introduction to the colon and colonic disorders
35 Introduction to the colon and colonic disorders The large intestine comprises the caecum, colon, rectum and anus (Fig 35.1). The primary role of the colon is the resorption of…
Colonic inflammatory bowel disease in a cat
39 Colonic inflammatory bowel disease in a cat Initial presentation Diarrhoea, decreased appetite and weight loss Signalment: 11-year-old, male neutered, domestic shorthaired cat, body weight 3.8 kg Case history The cat…
Porto-systemic shunt in a dog
21 Porto-systemic shunt in a dog Initial presentation Vomiting and diarrhoea Patient details: 14-month-old female entire Cairn terrier, body weight 5.7 kg Case history The dog had a history of vomiting…
Hepatic lipidosis in a cat
22 Hepatic lipidosis in a cat Case contributed by Nicki Reed Initial presentation Anorexia, weight loss, vomiting, lethargy, gulping Signalment: 8-year-old, male neutered domestic shorthair cat, body weight 5.8 kg Case…
