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Gastroenterology

Vomiting, diarrhea, pancreatitis, chronic GI disease, antiemetics, diet trials, and digestive diagnostic workups.

38 articles · showing 11–20·Lives underDiagnostics Pharmaceuticals·Last updated 2026-09-01

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Companion animal beside veterinary diagnostic materials.

DiagnosticsJuly 27, 2026 · 20 min read

French Bulldog Health Problems: VetCompass Profile on Disorders and Lifespan

An evidence-based profile of French Bulldog health problems using VetCompass epidemiology on 2,228 dogs — disorder prevalence, BOAS odds ratios, lifespan, and…

Ran Chen#Clinical Pathology #Gastroenterology #Dermatology

Companion animal near veterinary equipment and workflow materials.

EquipmentJuly 27, 2026 · 19 min read

Veterinary Endoscopy Buyer Guide: Flexible vs Rigid Scopes and Reprocessing

A decision-grade veterinary endoscopy equipment buyer guide covering rigid vs flexible scopes, FDA recall data by manufacturer, reprocessing burden, and…

Ran Chen#Clinic Workflow & Operations #Practice Finance & ROI #Gastroenterology

DiagnosticsJuly 26, 2026 · 19 min read

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Dogs: The Starving Dog That Cannot Stop Eating

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) causes dogs to lose weight rapidly despite eating ravenously. Learn the diagnostic TLI test, B12 repletion, and the…

Ran Chen#Gastroenterology #Endocrinology

A dog on an exam blanket with neurological diagnostic files and an elevated feeding outline.

DiagnosticsJuly 25, 2026 · 19 min read

Myasthenia Gravis in Dogs: Weakness, Megaesophagus, and why '5 Stages' is a Myth

Myasthenia gravis in dogs causes exercise-induced weakness that resolves with rest. Learn why the 5 stages is a myth, the megaesophagus-aspiration danger, AChR…

Ran Chen#Gastroenterology #Emergency & Critical Care

DiagnosticsJuly 23, 2026 · 21 min read

Portosystemic Shunt (Liver Shunt) in Dogs: Bile Acids and Surgery Decisions

A portosystemic shunt bypasses liver detoxification, causing hepatic encephalopathy. Learn about bile acid testing, surgical options, and medical management…

Ran Chen#Gastroenterology #Clinical Pathology

DiagnosticsJuly 21, 2026 · 16 min read

Megaesophagus in Dogs: Regurgitation, the Bailey Chair, and Myasthenia Gravis

Canine megaesophagus guide — regurgitation vs vomiting, myasthenia gravis workup, Bailey chair vertical feeding, off-label sildenafil openFDA data, and…

Ran Chen#Gastroenterology #Clinical Pathology

A Shetland Sheepdog near abdominal ultrasound diagnostics and biliary reference documents.

DiagnosticsJuly 20, 2026 · 20 min read

Gallbladder Mucocele in Dogs: Staging, Surgery, and Survival Rates

A clinical guide to canine gallbladder mucocele. Understand ultrasound staging, medical management, elective surgery, and survival outcomes.

Ran Chen#Gastroenterology #Emergency & Critical Care

DiagnosticsJuly 10, 2026 · 17 min read

Dog Intestinal Blockage: Emergency Signs, Endoscopy vs Surgery, and Real Cost

An emergency guide for dog owners facing intestinal blockages, explaining critical signs, diagnostics, endoscopy vs. laparotomy, linear foreign body risks,…

Ran Chen#Gastroenterology #Emergency & Critical Care

Companion animal in a veterinary exam setting with medication reference materials.

PharmaceuticalsJune 28, 2026 · 20 min read

Metronidazole for Dogs and Cats: FDA Status, Neurotoxicity, and the openFDA Signal

Metronidazole (Flagyl/Ayradia) for dogs and cats: the 2023 FDA approval, the neurotoxicity warning and diazepam rescue, species rules, and the deduplicated…

Ran Chen#Antibiotics & Anti-Infectives #Drug Safety & Toxicology #Gastroenterology

DiagnosticsJune 27, 2026 · 22 min read

Feline Hepatic Lipidosis: Why a Cat Stopped Eating Becomes a Liver Emergency

Clinical guide to feline hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver). Learn the diagnostic workup (ALP-to-GGT ratio, liver FNA), feeding tube stabilization, and refeeding…

Ran Chen#Gastroenterology #Clinical Pathology