Digestive system Flashcards
gingivitis
reversible inflammation of the gingiva and structures involved
periodontitis
irreversible inflammation of the periodontal ligament and bone destruction
gingival hyperplasia
result of chronic gingivitis (overgrowth of the gums)
gingivitis can lead to…
early periodontal disease and tooth loss will occur
periodontal disease can lead to…
kidney, liver, and heart disease
clinical signs of periodontal disease
halitosis, anorexia, pawing at mouth, salivation, tooth loss, sneezing, head shyness, oral pain, irritability, head swelling
Tx periodontal disease
dental cleaning, antibiotics
prevention of periodontal disease
good oral hygiene, weekly brushing, dental chews, annual dental cleanings
stomatitis in cats
chronic, inflammatory, suspected immune-mediated hypersensitivity to oral plaque
Tx stomatitis
reducing plaque, immune system suppression, reducing allergenic stimulation (full mouth extractions)
what is mucocele?
excess accumulation of saliva in SQ tissue surrounding a salivary gland
signalment of mucocele
GSD, poodles
etiology of mucocele
idiopathic
clinical signs for mucocele
large, painless swelling over salivary gland, dysphagia, dyspnea, blood-tinged saliva
Tx mucocele
aspiration of fluid, Sx drainage
malignant melanoma
appear as dome shaped black/brown lesions
squamous cell carcinoma
ulcerative, erosive lesions
papillomas
pale colored, cauliflower like growths
epulides
occur in gingiva near incisors
signalment for oral neoplasia
older dogs and cats
clinical signs of oral neoplasia
halitosis, hypersalivation, tooth loss, oral pain
Dx oral neoplasia
Bx, rule out metastasis
Tx oral neoplasia
wide excision, chemo, radiation, nutrition
prognosis of oral neoplasia
malignant: poor
benign: good
esophageal disease
megaesophagus, esophagitis, esophageal obstruction
esophagitis
inflammation of esophagus
etiology of esophagitis
physical trauma, gastroesophageal reflux, dry pilling
gastroesophageal reflux
reflux of gastric fluid into esophagus
clinical signs esophagitis
anorexia, dysphagia, excessive salivation, regurgitation
Dx esophagitis
endoscopy
Tx esophagitis
irritant substance: DILUTION
GER: dietary change, sucralfate, antacids
esophageal obstruction signalment
dogs more than cats
etiology of esophageal obstruction
bones, sticks, balls, toys
esophageal obstruction clinical signs
retching, exaggerated swallowing, anorexia, dysphagia
Dx esophageal obstruction
radiology, endoscopy
Tx esophageal obstruction
removal
etiology of gastroenteritis
acute dietary changes, infections, food allergies, toxins, foreign substances
clinical signs of gastroenteritis
anorexia, vomiting, dehydration, pain in cranial abdomen
Dx gastroenteritis
Hx diet changes, rads, CBC
Tx gastroenteritis
NPO 24-48 hrs, antiemetics, antibiotics
immune-mediated inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
accumulation of inflammatory cells within lining of stomach and small intestines or large intestines
signalment of IBD
cats more than dogs
etiology of IBD
idiopathic
clinical signs of IBD
chronic vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss
Dx IBD
food trial, blood tests, intestinal Bx
Tx of IBD
dietary mod, antibiotics, immunosuppression therapy
etiology gastric ulcerations
NSAIDS, renal failure
signalment gastric ulcerations
any animal