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| What are 4 causes of pancreatitis? |
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Definition
| Diet high in fat, trauma to pancreas, drugs, concurrent GI or hepatic inflammatory disease. |
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| what posture may an animal effected with pancreatitis display? |
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| What is triad disease and what animal is it usually seen in? |
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Definition
| A combination of pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel disease and cholangiohepatitis. Mostly seen in cats. |
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Definition
| Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. A progressive loss of digestive enzymes. |
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| What is the most common cause of Exocrine pancreatic disease? |
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| How would you diagnose EPI? |
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Definition
Trypsin like Immunoreactivity (TLI) would show decreased values.
Cobalamin (vit B12) and folate lvls. |
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| What are 2 causes of anal gland disorders? |
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Definition
| Idiopathic, chronically soft stools. |
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| How would you treat an abcessed anal gland? |
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Definition
| Surgical removal of the gland. |
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| What is a perianal fistula? |
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Definition
| Chronic, ulcerated tracts in the perianal region. |
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| What are 3 clinical signs of perianal fistulas? |
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Definition
| Dyschezia, pain (reluctant to sit), draining tracts in the perianal region. |
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| What are 2 immunosuppressive drugs that are used in the treatment of perianal fistulas? |
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Definition
| Cyclosporine and corticosteroids |
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| What breed of dog is commonly affected with perianal fistulas? |
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Definition
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| What are 4 causes of rectal prolapse? |
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Definition
| GI parasites, tenesmus, colitis, dystocia. |
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| When would you remove "purse string sutures" when treating rectal prolapse? |
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Definition
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| What type of animal is commonly effected with gastrointestinal foreign bodies? |
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Definition
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| What is the most common clinical sign of gastrointestinal foreign bodies? |
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Definition
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Definition
| Infrequent deffication of hard, dry stool. |
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| Name 3 conditions that would delay the passage of stool through the intestine. |
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Definition
Diet: fiber, foreign material.
Environment: lack of exercise
Drugs, pain associated with defecation, obstruction of pelvic canal, neurologic disfunction (smooth muscle). |
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| In relation to clinical signs, why do some clients confuse constipation with diarrhea? |
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Definition
| Because tenesmus / straining while defficating, is a clinical sign of both diarrhea and constipation. |
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| What are 3 treatments for diarrhea? |
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Definition
| No food for 12-24 hours, bland diets, antidiarrheal drugs. |
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