Canine & feline gastroenterology

Section I: Biology of the Gastrointestinal Tract, Pancreas, and Liver * Integration of Gastrointestinal Function * Gastrointestinal Microflora * Gastrointestinal Immunology * Gastrointestinal Inflammation * Cellular Growth/Neoplasia Section II: Approach to Clinical Signs in Gastrointestinal Disease * Abdominal Pain * Anorexia * Ascites * Coagulopathy * Constipation * Diarrhea * Dyschezia and Tenesmus * Dysphagia and Gagging * Fecal Incontinence * Gastrointestinal Gas * Hemorrhage (Gastrointestinal) * Hepatoencephalopathy * Icterus * Polyphagia * Polyuria/Polydipsia * Regurgitation * Salivation * Vomiting * Weight Loss & Cachexia Section III: Diagnostic Approach to Gastrointestinal, Pancreatic, and Hepatobiliary Problems * Laboratory Approach * Diagnostic Imaging of the Gastrointestinal Tract * Endoscopy * Laparoscopy * Histopathology Section IV: Nutritional Approach to Gastrointestinal Disease * Nutritional Assessment and Management * Adverse Reactions to Food * Nutritional Strategies * Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Section V: Pharmacologic Approach to Gastrointestinal Disease * Antidiarrheal Agents * Antiemetic Agents * Antifungal Drugs * Antihelmintic Agents * Antiinflammatory Agents * Antimicrobial Agents * Antioxidant Drugs * Antispasmodic Agents * Behavioral Modification * Chelating Agents * Chemotherapy * Cytoprotection - Gastric * Cytoprotection - Liver/Biliary * Enzyme Supplementation * Fluid Therapy * Immunosuppressive Drugs * Laxative Agents * Probiotic Agents * Prokinetic Agents * Vitamins and Minerals Section VI: Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract * Oropharynx * Esophagus * Stomach * Small Intestine * Large Intestine * Anorectum * Pancreas * Liver * Breed-Relationships