Diagnosis of Small Intestinal Disorders in Dogs and Cats

• Autores: Karin Allenspach
• Localización: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice: Small Animal Practice, ISSN-e 0195-5616, Vol. 43, Nº. 6, 2013 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Clinical Pathology and Diagnostic Testing), págs. 1227-1240
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Laboratory tests are an important part of the workup of small intestinal diseases in dogs and cats. Especially in chronic cases, when extragastrointestinal causes need to be ruled out, it is important to adhere to a systematic workup. This article details the newest available data on tests to aid this diagnostic process. Once the diagnosis of a chronic enteropathy is made, there are many laboratory tests that can help in monitoring the disease and providing prognostic information. Several new tests being evaluated for clinical usefulness are discussed.