Canine and Feline Gastroenterology

By Robert J. Washabau, VMD, PhD, DACVIM, Professor, Department Chairperson, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN and Michael J. Day, BSc, BVMS (Hons), PhD, DSc, DECVP, FASM, FRCPath, FRCVS, Professor of Veterinary Pathology; Director of Diagnostic Pathology; University of Bristol; Lanford, Unighted Kingdom

Section I: Biology of the Gastrointestinal Tract, Pancreas, and Liver

1. Integration of Gastrointestinal Function
2. Gastrointestinal Microflora
3. Gastrointestinal Immunology
4. Gastrointestinal Inflammation
5. Cellular Growth/Neoplasia

Section II: Approach to Clinical Signs in Gastrointestinal Disease

6. Abdominal Pain
7. Anorexia
8. Ascites
9. Coagulopathy
10. Constipation
11. Diarrhea
12. Dyschezia and Tenesmus
13. Dysphagia and Gagging
14. Fecal Incontinence
15. Gastrointestinal Gas
16. Hemorrhage (Gastrointestinal)
17. Hepatoencephalopathy
18. Icterus
19. Polyphagia
20. Polyuria/Polydipsia
21. Regurgitation
22. Salivation
23. Vomiting
24. Weight Loss & Cachexia

Section III: Diagnostic Approach to Gastrointestinal, Pancreatic, and Hepatobiliary Problems

25. Laboratory Approach
26. Diagnostic Imaging of the Gastrointestinal Tract
27. Endoscopy
28. Laparoscopy
29. Histopathology

Section IV: Nutritional Approach to Gastrointestinal Disease

30. Nutritional Assessment and Management
31. Adverse Reactions to Food
32. Nutritional Strategies
33. Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
    
    Section V: Pharmacologic Approach to Gastrointestinal Disease
34. Antidiarrheal Agents
35. Antiemetic Agents
36. Antifungal Drugs
37. Antihelmintic Agents
38. Antiinflammatory Agents
39. Antimicrobial Agents
40. Antioxidant Drugs
41. Antispasmodic Agents
42. Behavioral Modification
43. Chelating Agents
44. Chemotherapy
45. Cytoprotection - Gastric
46. Cytoprotection - Liver/Biliary
47. Enzyme Supplementation
48. Fluid Therapy
49. Immunosuppressive Drugs
50. Laxative Agents
51. Probiotic Agents
52. Prokinetic Agents
53. Vitamins and Minerals

Section VI: Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract

54. Oropharynx
55. Esophagus
56. Stomach
57. Small Intestine
58. Large Intestine
59. Anorectum
60. Pancreas
61. Liver
62. Breed-Relationships