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gingivitis

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reversible inflammation of the gingiva and structures involved

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periodontitis

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irreversible inflammation of the periodontal ligament and bone destruction

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gingival hyperplasia

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result of chronic gingivitis (overgrowth of the gums)

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gingivitis can lead to…

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early periodontal disease and tooth loss will occur

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periodontal disease can lead to…

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kidney, liver, and heart disease

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clinical signs of periodontal disease

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halitosis, anorexia, pawing at mouth, salivation, tooth loss, sneezing, head shyness, oral pain, irritability, head swelling

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Tx periodontal disease

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dental cleaning, antibiotics

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prevention of periodontal disease

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good oral hygiene, weekly brushing, dental chews, annual dental cleanings

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stomatitis in cats

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chronic, inflammatory, suspected immune-mediated hypersensitivity to oral plaque

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Tx stomatitis

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reducing plaque, immune system suppression, reducing allergenic stimulation (full mouth extractions)

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what is mucocele?

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excess accumulation of saliva in SQ tissue surrounding a salivary gland

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signalment of mucocele

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GSD, poodles

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etiology of mucocele

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idiopathic

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clinical signs for mucocele

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large, painless swelling over salivary gland, dysphagia, dyspnea, blood-tinged saliva

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Tx mucocele

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aspiration of fluid, Sx drainage

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malignant melanoma

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appear as dome shaped black/brown lesions

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squamous cell carcinoma

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ulcerative, erosive lesions

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papillomas

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pale colored, cauliflower like growths

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epulides

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occur in gingiva near incisors

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signalment for oral neoplasia

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older dogs and cats

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clinical signs of oral neoplasia

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halitosis, hypersalivation, tooth loss, oral pain

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Dx oral neoplasia

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Bx, rule out metastasis

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Tx oral neoplasia

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wide excision, chemo, radiation, nutrition

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prognosis of oral neoplasia

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malignant: poor
benign: good

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esophageal disease

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megaesophagus, esophagitis, esophageal obstruction

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esophagitis

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inflammation of esophagus

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etiology of esophagitis

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physical trauma, gastroesophageal reflux, dry pilling

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gastroesophageal reflux

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reflux of gastric fluid into esophagus

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clinical signs esophagitis

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anorexia, dysphagia, excessive salivation, regurgitation

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Dx esophagitis

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endoscopy

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Tx esophagitis

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irritant substance: DILUTION
GER: dietary change, sucralfate, antacids

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esophageal obstruction signalment

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dogs more than cats

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etiology of esophageal obstruction

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bones, sticks, balls, toys

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esophageal obstruction clinical signs

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retching, exaggerated swallowing, anorexia, dysphagia

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Dx esophageal obstruction

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radiology, endoscopy

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Tx esophageal obstruction

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removal

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etiology of gastroenteritis

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acute dietary changes, infections, food allergies, toxins, foreign substances

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clinical signs of gastroenteritis

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anorexia, vomiting, dehydration, pain in cranial abdomen

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Dx gastroenteritis

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Hx diet changes, rads, CBC

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Tx gastroenteritis

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NPO 24-48 hrs, antiemetics, antibiotics

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immune-mediated inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

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accumulation of inflammatory cells within lining of stomach and small intestines or large intestines

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signalment of IBD

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cats more than dogs

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etiology of IBD

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idiopathic

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clinical signs of IBD

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chronic vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss

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Dx IBD

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food trial, blood tests, intestinal Bx

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Tx of IBD

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dietary mod, antibiotics, immunosuppression therapy

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etiology gastric ulcerations

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NSAIDS, renal failure

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signalment gastric ulcerations

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any animal

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clinical signs of gastric ulcerations

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vomiting, anorexia, anemia, abdominal pain

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Dx gastric ulcerations

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Tx gastric ulcerations

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treat dehydration, sucralfate, antacids

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gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV)

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rapidly progressive, life threatening condition of dogs

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etiology of GDV

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a large meal +/- exercise causes stomach to dilate with food and gas, stomach flips known as volvulus

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side effects of GDV

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inadequate blood flow from heart to abdomen, loss of blood flow to lining of stomach, rupture of stomach wall, pressure on diaphragm prevents lungs from expanding, leads to shock

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signs of shock

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weakness, collapse, dullness, depression, loss of consciousness, pale mouth, lips and eyelids, cooling of skin, rapid but weak pulse, rapid breathing, fixed stare

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clinical signs of GDV

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anxious look, standing or stretching, drooling, distended abdomen, retching without product, collapse, recumbency, shock

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secondary complications of GDV

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hypoxia, cardiac arrhythmias, sloughing, toxins may increase, sepsis

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Dx GDV

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physical exam, abdominal rads (double bubble), CBC, CHEM, AU, ECG

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Tx GDV

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STABILIZATION: 2 IVs with shock dose IVF (crystalloids) 90 mg/kg
DECOMPRESSION: stomach tube, 18 g needle/catheter
SX INTERVENTION: gastropexy

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Sx for GDV

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de-rotation of stomach, partial removal of stomach or spleen if necessary, gastropexy

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GDV prevention

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gastropexy, feeding smaller meals, restrict exercise after eating

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signalment for GI neoplasia

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dogs: 6-9 yr
cats: 10-12 yr

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etiology for GI neoplasia

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have not been identified

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most common neoplasia in dogs

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adenocarcinoma

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most common neoplasia in cats

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adenocarcinomas typically metastasize to

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lymph nodes, lungs and liver

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2 types of feline lymphoma

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a low-grade kind and more aggressive kind

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clinical signs of GI neoplasia

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vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, weightloss

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Dx GI neoplasia

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contrast rads, ultrasound, endoscopy, laparotomy, Bx, hypercalcemia

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Tx GI neoplasia

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Sx od tumor, chemo

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Px GI neoplasia

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long term use of chemo makes PX poor

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allergic reactions are most commonly associated with

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protein sources

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The most common causes of food, allergies/intolerance in dogs are

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Beef, milk, products, and wheat

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most common causes of food, allergies and food intolerance in cats are

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Beef, milk, products, and fish

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etiologies of dietary intolerance

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unknown inflammation infection surgery medication

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signalment for dietary intolerance

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Dogs: west, highland, white terriers, cocker spaniels, and Irish setters
cats: Siamese

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Tx dietary intolerance

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strict feeding trial for at least six weeks

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acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome

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an acute disorder characterized by vomiting and bloody diarrhea, occurring suddenly with no warning

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clinical signs of AHDS

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painful, abdomen, decreased appetite, lethargy fatigue, fever

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intussusception

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condition, which one segment of the intestine telescopes into the lumen of an adjacent segment of intestine

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causes of intussusception

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intestinal, parasites, protozoal, or bacterial, foreign bodies, abrupt, dietary changes, intestinal masses, surgical procedure on intestines, increased motility intestibes

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clinical signs of intussusception

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episodes of diarrhea or vomiting, small volumes of bloody, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or palpable abdominal mass

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diagnosis of intussusception

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rads will show pattern of intestinal obstruction with gas, barium contrast study, ultrasound, exam

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Tx intussuscep

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surgical correction, intestinal resection

85
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megacolon

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distention and lack of motility of the colon maybe congenital or acquired

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etiology of megacolon

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idiopathic/congenital pelvic injury chronic constipation

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signalment for mega

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cats 5 to 9 years old

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clinical signs of megacolon

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Abdominal discomfort, decreased appetite, lethargy, tenesmus

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Dx megacolon

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physical exam, rads reveal full colon

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Tx megacolon

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med management, IVF, enemas, lactulose, cispride, dietary change

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Px megacolon

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perianal fistula

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infection of perianal region there are 1 of more draining tracts present

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Signalment for perianal fistula

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GSD, intact dogs iver 7

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Tx of perianal fistula

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ointments, topical tacrolimus, hyperallergic diet, cryotherapy, antibiotics

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cholangitis

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most common acquired inflammatory liver disease in domestic cats (rare in dogs)

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clinical signs of cholangitis

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anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, PU/PD, fever, abd pain

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Dx cholangitis

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CBC/CHEM/UA, ultrasound

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Tx cholangitis

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hospitalization, IVF, anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, antiemetics

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feline hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver)

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excessive accumulation of lipids in the liver, which interfere with normal function

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etiology of FHL

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over conditioned cats, pancreatitis, IBD, moving to a new house

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clinical signs of FHL

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anorexia, weight loss, jaundice

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Dx FHL

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CBC/CHEM reveal elevated ALT, ALKP, T. bili

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Tx FHL

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hosp. with IVF 7-10 days, nutritional support

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portosystemic shunt

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Abnormal connection, persists, or forms between to portal vein or one of its branches in another van, allowing blood to bypass or shunt around the liver

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what causes portosystemic shunt?

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birth defect, multiple small shunts

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clinical signs of portosystemic shunt

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stunted growth, poor muscle development, abnormal behaviors, PU/PD, vomiting, and diarrhea

107
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signalment for portosystemic shunt

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Yorkshire terriers old English sheep dogs, Irish wolfhounds beagles, cairn terriers

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Dx portosystemic shunt

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CBC/CHEM, bile acids test, imaging

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Tx for portosystemic shunt

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special diets and medications, fluids, blood sugar stabilization, lactulose, antibiotics

110
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functions of pancreas

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small light, pink, glandular, organ, nestled under the stomach, produces enzymes we used to digest our food

111
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enzymes for food digestion

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Amylase to digest starches, lipase to digest fats, and trypsin to digest proteins

112
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exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

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caused by insufficient synthesis and secretion of digestive enzymes by the exocrine portion of the

113
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signalmeng of EPI

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GSD, rough coated collies, eurasians

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clinical signs of EPI

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polyphagia, weight loss, diarrhea, feces pale and loose

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Tx EPI

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supplement with pancreatic enzymes, cobalamine supplement, low fat diet

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pancreatitis

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inflammation if pancreas due to activation of enzymes within the fland causing it to digest itself

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signalment of pancreatitis

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dogs and cats, middle aged to older female dogs, poodles, cockers, minu schnauzer

118
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etiology of pancreatitis

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obesity, elevated lipids in blood, fatty meal, steroids

119
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clinical signs of pancreatitis

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vomiting, anorexia, depression, dehydration, diarrhea, abd pain

120
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Dx of pancreatitis

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CBC/CHEM (luekocytes elevated amylase/lipase)

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Tx pancreatitis

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hospitalization, IV fluids, meds, low fat diet

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Px pancreatitis

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life threatening condition so Px is poor

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