GI diseases: diagnosis

Question 1

• History
• Clinical Signs
• Response to treatment

Answer 1

Acute Gastritis

Question 2

• History
• Clinical signs
• Laboratory tests:
- Pancreatic Lipase Immunoreactivity (PLI)
- Trypsin-Like Immunoreactivity (TLI)
- Lipase/Amylase
• CBC

Answer 2

Acute Pancreatitis

Question 3

• History
• Clinical Signs
• Radiographs: “Double Bubble” on Right
Lateral view of abdomen.

Answer 3

Gastric Dilation & Volvulus

Question 4

• Clinical Signs
• Fecal Smear: Fluke eggs are evident on fecal smears.
• Exposure to Salmon, Trout or rivers and streams containing these fish.

Answer 4

Salmon Poisoning