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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
25 Protein losing enteropathy in a dog Initial presentation Diarrhoea and weight loss Signalment: 9-year-old neutered male Jack Russell terrier, body weight 5.3 kg Case history The dog presented with a…
14 Hypoadrenocorticism in a dog Initial presentation Vomiting, weakness and lethargy Signalment: 6-year-old neutered female cocker spaniel, body weight 17 kg Case history The dog had become lethargic during the past…
19 Pancreatitis in a cat Initial presentation Vomiting, poor appetite and lethargy Signalment: 14-year-old male neutered Burmese cat, body weight 4.4 kg Case history The cat had been vomiting for 2…
27 Intussusception in a cat Initial presentation Diarrhoea and poor appetite Signalment: 2-year-old female entire domestic shorthaired cat, body weight 3.2 kg Case history The cat lived at a rescue centre…
28 Feline exocrine pancreatic insufficiency Case contributed by Nicki Reed Initial presentation Weight loss, diarrhoea, steatorrhoea and vomiting Signalment: 7-year-old, male neutered domestic shorthaired cat, body weight 3.33 kg Case history…
