Gastroenterology

Lauren Thielen, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), on why gastrointestinal (GI) stasis is a misleading diagnosis, what gets missed when the workup is skipped, and when stabilization has to come first.

From anastomosis technique to intraoperative anatomy, Galina Hayes, PhD, DVSc, DACVECC, DACVS, answers questions on perfusion and suture tension, the most common technical errors to avoid, and why gastrointestinal surgery is well within every general practitioner's reach.

A concise slideshow of the gut microbiome in dogs and cats, including its role in systemic health, dysbiosis, and nutritional considerations.

The product by Bimeda Animal Health is a proton pump inhibitor.

Emergency surgery revealed 3 hair-based intestinal masses. One was invisible on imaging.

Updated ACVIM guidance prioritizes therapeutic diets and microbiome-directed therapy, identifying Visbiome Vet as the only probiotic currently backed by randomized clinical trial data for chronic inflammatory enteropathy.

Vlad the Impaler was brought to Texas A&M after presenting to his local veterinarian and emergency room with vomiting, lack of appetite, and lethargy.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may progress to feline small cell gastrointestinal (GI) lymphoma, researchers say. Texas A&M University is testing a new treatment option for the cancer.

Explore effective strategies and management techniques to enhance gastrointestinal health and treatment outcomes for canines with CIE.

A simple interrupted pattern and a simple continuous pattern are most commonly used, but how do you decide which one to use? Galina Hayes, BVSc, DVSc, PhD, DACVECC, DACVS, offers an answer.

Not all cats need to be treated for giardiasis, Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, explained in a lecture at the 2025 New York Vet Show.

Galina Hayes, BVSc, DVSc, PhD, DACVECC, DACVS, talks about the biggest physiologic factor that influences how the intestine heals after surgery in this dvm360 interview.

Zesty Paws and Native Microbials will launch 2 products from an upcoming new line of supplements in the first half of 2026.

Imaging revealed the kitten’s esophagus was under 1 mm in diameter compared with 8 mm expected at his age.

Surgery can help improve respiratory and gastrointestinal clinical signs of the disease.

Jamie Kopper, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM), DACVECC (LA), discussed common causes of colitis in adult horses in a CE session at Fetch Kansas City.

Onyx, a 9-month-old experienced show animal, was rushed to UC Davis after becoming acutely ill at a show.

This surgical method can help manage a life-threatening disease

Nostrum Laboratories cannot guarantee the safety of Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 gram manufactured after June 2023.

Understanding feline cholangiohepatitis syndrome and hepatic lipidosis

Researchers have seen promising study results for treatment in felines and canines.

The study, which looked at kennel-housed dogs, highlighted key factors to consider when determining which canines should be screened for infection

The discovery has the potential to be lifesaving for certain breeds

Elanco Animal Health announced the launch and availability of products to promote skin health, gastrointestinal health, hip and joint function, and behavior.

For the study, participating cats underwent an abrupt dietary change