Gastroenterology

Valerie J. Parker, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Nutrition), explained how different foods can be used to manage GI conditions during a CE session at Fetch Long Beach

A Blue Ridge Beef product was reported to be contaminated with Salmonella

A recent study evaluated whether lower esomeprazole doses could achieve therapeutic pH goals while minimizing adverse effects.

A pregnant draft mare was found to have her jejunum and duodenum distended and filled with fluid and displayed signs of endotoxemia post-surgery

The oral product from Nutramax may be beneficial for normalizing serum cobalamin and methylmalonic acid concentrations.

A look at treatment classifications and prognostic insights

Research into the feline gut microbiome continues to evolve, revealing the complex relationship between microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract and overall health.

Evaluating gut microbiota composition as a tool for the detection of inflammatory bowel disease shows promise in studies

Innovative treatment has saved more than 250 cats from disease previously thought to be untreatable

Nutritional strategies for dogs and cats

By keeping dogs healthy and owners educated, veterinarians can block the spread of canine zoonoses to people

The necessity of a healthy microbiome

Discovering its hidden impact on dogs and cats.

Robin A Saar, RVT, VTS (Nutrition), describes an imbalance in the gut microbiome, during an interview at the 2024 AVMA Convention

IDEXX expands its test menu for the Catalyst platform to enhance diagnosing for this common disease

A study conducted by researchers Texas A&M showed proton pump inhibitors could increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy

Jaguar Health established an Investigation New Animal Drug file for its product Canalevia-CA1

Royal Canin unveiled the expansion of its gastrointestinal portfolio

Nationwide reveals the most common reason pets sought out veterinary care in 2023

Identifying culprits of this allergic reaction to help veterinary teams save their patients’ lives

An American Paint Horse was brought to Texas A&M after he began experiencing recurring stints of colic

To support the health of their patients, veterinarians should take a careful history and educate clients on common gastrointestinal and respiratory conditions seen in the breed.

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Clients can treat their pets like their children and may want them to eat exactly like they do

Fuzapladib sodium for injection can help manage clinical signs associated with the acute onset of pancreatitis, a common disorder in canine patients

Veterinary professionals can gain a lot of information on critical rabbit patients from history, physical examination, and diagnostic findings

Here is an inside look at probiotics, plus debunking some common misconceptions

Several intraoperative procedures can be considered following diagnosis

Veterinary professionals learn to deduce the cause of a canine’s bloody belly

Under a microscope, samples collected from the rectum can yield answers to gastrointestinal signs in patients