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…
SMALL ANIMAL
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…
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…
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…
Pancreatitis in a cat
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…
Hypoadrenocorticism in a dog
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…
Protein losing enteropathy in a dog
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…
Intussusception in a cat
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…
