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Gastrinal track -GIT
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What is some common C/S of the Digestive system Disease?
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D/V
CONSTIPATION EMIESS DYSPHAGIA HEMATEMIS- blood in vomit FRANK JAUNDICE iCTERUS Melena Polyphagia Regurgitation |
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DX of GIT |
TOP 3
Urine analysis, blood work |
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TX of GIT What would be some types of TX for digestive systems disease? |
Antianemx
IV Fluids to keep hydrated Antidiarrheas Absorbents Mucosal protectants Laxtives lubicans Anacids Sx |
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CONSTIPATED?It isimportant to recognize the difference between urination difficulties andconstipation
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Stools are usually hard and dry my cuase pain Reduction in volume as well as straining my be a sysmpton
Blood in the stool part of the straining Straining to urination Hair ball medication Seen in a obiest animal Its not a disease itself Dietary and environmental factors I |
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DX GI |
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TX for GI
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ControllableLifetime therapy
Diet change – high in fiber Medication Laxatives Fluid therapy More grooming (excessive hair) Encourage more exercise Close monitoring |
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Acute pancreatitis
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General information
Rarely has 1 single cause- get into garbage, secondary DIABETES Cats are less frequently affected May lead to other ailments DIABETES Digestive problems Internal infections Liver disease |
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SIGNALMENT FOR ACUTE PANCREATITIS |
Signalment
Serious condition Mostly commonly occurs in overweight Middle aged dogs MINIATURE SHUNAZERS RED FLAG ? |
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RANGE OF C/S
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RANGE OF C/S
ANOREXIA V D RESTLESSNESS DEPRESSION ABADOMINAL PAIN/TENDER |
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DX Pets
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DX Pets
Hx c/s, PE lab tests pancreas specific tests specFpl BW Radiographs |
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TX Pets
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TX Pets
usually unable to take PO (Hospitalization/IV Fluids) Ingestible medication -metronidazole broad spectrum A/B Pancreas must be able to rest Very slow when introducing food Special diet- maybe for life ( HILLS GI, RC gastro intestinal) |
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HEPATIC LIPODOSIS IN CATS only -WHEN CAT IS HEAVY AND LOOSE WT REALLY FAST
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Liver has a great “reserve capacity” which means that it is still capable of functioning well even when a good part of it has been affected by disease
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GDV-gastric dilation and volvulus
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Deep chested dogs The disorder usually appears suddenly in otherwise healthy dogs Eat a meal and run around outside stomach twisted
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signalament |
LARGE BREED
Any age Any sex Any neuter/spay TX SX, emergency cost thousands |
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DX |
DX Top 3 and xray
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TX |
SX, emergency cost thousands
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IBD
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Inflammation bowel disease Chronic disease of the intestinal tract occasional, the stomach may be involved poorly understood :
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causes of IBD |
Causes Many Whatever the cause the end result is the the lining of the intestine is invaded by inflammatory cells
An allergic type response then occurs within the intestinal tract Inflammation interferes with the ability to digest and absorb nutrients |
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c/s of IBD
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v/d,
anorexia flatulence, wt loss. Melena, regurgitation, vocalization during defecation (especially in cats) PAIN |
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DX IBD |
Top 3 +fecal
evaluations + bw radiographs, histopathology |
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TX of IBD |
Analgesic
Hypo allengic food- low residue or high fiber diet for 12 wks BIOPSY intestine send to lab Medication used if no improvement |
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Define cancer and list c/s
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Hair loss-Alopecia
Lump/tumor/cyst/growth Wt loss Anemia Pale mucous membrane PAlLOR |
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What is cancer?
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Uncontrolled growth of cells on or within the body Any type normal cell undergo changes result development of cancer A tumor growth can c/s in several ways
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What is Oncology?
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Study of cancerTechs with oncologist
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3primary disciplines:
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Medical oncology
Surgical oncology Radiation oncology |
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Neoplasm-
Benign- Malignant growths- Metastasis- malignant tumors |
Neoplasm- abnormal new growth of tissue grows rapidly than normal cells and continue to grow if not treated.
Benign- not cancerous Malignant growths- cancer can spread Metastasis- means cancer can spread. All malignant tumors are capable of metastasizing. |
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What are c/s of cancer?
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All medical condition c/s work here Dysuria, dyspnea, lamens , difficulty eating
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what breeds are susceptible to tumors? |
Boxers
cocker spaniels are susceptible to tumor developmentAre Skin involvement |
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Define sarcoma ?
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cancerous tumor sarc fleshy – oma mastumor
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HOW DO We DX CANCER?
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Top 3 + biopsy
BW, mir, ct, xray DX HX PE XRAY BX FNA histology HX- comes from the owner PE – look at appreance and location and use |
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How do we TX cancer?
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Chemo therapy
Radiation SX Nutrient, support care Pet insurance depends on the plan what it covers Using update equipment doing transplants aler |
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c/s of TX from clients
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ask Hardly any hairloss and some mild GIT upsets Practice or treat cancer with a SX in clinic BONE CANCER amputate the leg with SX
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SUMMARY The chance of long-term control of any cancer is much greater if the tumor is diagnosed early and treated appropriately The most dangerous approach in any dog or cat with suspected cancer is to advise the owner to JUST COME IN!!!!! the earlier tell client to come in you can treat the condition $
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