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Veterinarian gastroenterologist. Veterinary endoscopy

Veterinary gastroenterologist is a doctor who specializes in treating and diagnosing digestive system problems in dogs and cats.

Reasons for contacting a veterinarian-gastroenterologist:

Vomiting, regurgitation (after eating, bile, foam, hungry vomiting, vomiting with blood);
Nausea in the form of frequent swallowing, licking;
Diarrhea (or loose stools);
Constipation (no bowel movements for more than 3 days);
Refusal of food (the pet does not eat for more than a day);
The animal loses weight (while maintaining appetite);
Eating their own and other people's feces by dogs (caprophagia in dogs);
The desire to chew inedible objects by cats (brooms, dried flowers);
Vocalization, unnatural behavior (the animal cannot take a natural sleeping position, for example, whines);
Food allergies in dogs, etc.

Gastrointestinal diseases intestinal tract They are observed quite often in cats and dogs. This group diseases can occur in the animal’s body either independently or secondary, as a consequence of the underlying disease. Considering the above, diagnosis and treatment of diseases digestive system in cats and dogs should occur in a complex manner.

At primary diagnosis digestive diseases in dogs and cats, a veterinary gastroenterologist takes a biochemical and general clinical blood test, conducts a clinical examination, palpates abdominal wall, noting the presence of pain, swelling of the intestines, etc.

To identify helminths and protozoa, which may be the cause of complaints from the digestive system, as well as to determine digestibility and biochemical composition, it is recommended to take a stool sample for laboratory test(general clinical analysis or PCR, depending on the reason for the visit).

In most cases, an ultrasound is required abdominal cavity and/or x-ray examination Gastrointestinal tract. In some cases, after conducting the above studies and not identifying the cause of clinical symptoms, the doctor may recommend endoscopic techniques such as gastroscopy and colonoscopy.

The digestive system of dogs and cats consists of oral cavity with salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, intestines and digestive glands (liver and pancreas), gallbladder with bile ducts. All this is in close structural and functional connection. If a particular organ is damaged, then, in most cases, the function of the associated parts of the digestive tract is also disrupted. This complicates diagnosis and makes the symptoms of the disease more vague and less specific. Often, gastrointestinal diseases are diagnosed by exclusion.

For this reason, immediately after the first signs of digestive system diseases appear in your pet, you should urgently consult a doctor. Veterinarian- a gastroenterologist will be able to conduct full diagnostics diseases of the gastrointestinal tract in dogs and cats and provide timely assistance.

It is worth remembering that it is better to bring your pet to the appointment hungry, having maintained the diet for about 6 hours so that the doctor, if necessary, can take blood samples for analysis. However, for animals with periodic vomiting A longer fasting interval is not recommended due to the possible exacerbation of an existing disease.

If your pet has digestive problems, then the veterinary gastroenterologists at the VetState city veterinary clinic are ready to conduct a full diagnosis and prescribe treatment for your pet 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Reception is by appointment from 10.00 to 21.00.

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A healthy, beautiful, cheerful animal always evokes feelings of joy and pride in its owner. At times, pets have problems with the normal functioning of some organs, when professional help is required. Malfunctions in the digestive tract most often worry owners of cats and dogs. Manifestations of such failures are:

periodic nausea or vomiting with stomach contents or bile;
diarrhea or constipation;
low level of activity;
decline body weight.

If such symptoms occur, you should immediately visit a veterinarian-gastroenterologist. A specialized specialist will be able to accurately identify the reasons that caused the pet’s illness and prescribe competent, effective treatment.

You can register your pet by phone: 8 495 150-55-58 or via the registration form

When is an examination by a veterinarian-gastroenterologist necessary?

A healthy, beautiful and vigorous animal is the joy and pride of every owner. However, in Lately owners are increasingly faced with dysfunction of the digestive tract. If you observe in your pet:

diarrhea and constipation,
weight loss,
flatulence,
attacks of pain in the abdominal cavity,
periodic vomiting (for example, with stomach contents, bile, undigested food).

If such symptoms occur, you should visit a veterinarian-gastroenterologist as soon as possible to help your pet.

How is the inspection carried out?

To make an accurate diagnosis, the appointment begins with collecting an anamnesis, during which the doctor finds out a number of significant points from the animal owner: - time of onset of symptoms - their frequency and intensity - type of vomit or feces - nuances of the animal’s behavior (remains active or passive) Detailed compilation medical history allows you to almost immediately determine the cause of the ailment. In most cases, problems in the digestive tract are associated with the wrong choice of food or a violation of the diet! For precise definition diagnosis requires additional examinations.

If the manifestations of the disease periodically recur, and in advanced cases turn into chronic course, then for assignment proper treatment The gastroenterologist needs additional research.

Additional Research

In order to accurately determine the deterioration in the health of a cat or dog, a doctor may prescribe:

More accurate and effective method is gastroscopy, which allows you to detect the causes of bleeding from upper paths, as well as the presence foreign body and neoplasms in the upper gastrointestinal tract. The Belanta Clinic is ready to offer all pet owners the services of a professional veterinarian-gastroenterologist with guarantees of an attentive, sensitive attitude towards each animal and individual approach. Extensive experience of effective work, confirmed clinical cases and healthy patients.

Preparation for gastroscopy

fasting diet for 12-24 hours.
4-6 hours before the Espumisan study ( small breeds for dogs and cats 1 cap., medium breeds - 2 caps., large and giant breeds - 3-4 caps.)
No water 4 hours before the test.

Preparing for a colonoscopy

The day before the examination, fasting diet
During the day, drink the Fortrans solution every 2 hours with a total volume: for small breeds of dogs and cats - 70-100 ml, for medium breeds 200-300 ml, for large and giant breeds 500-1000 ml.
10 hours before the Espumisan test (small breeds dogs and cats 1 caps., medium breeds - 2 caps., large and giant breeds - 3-4 caps.).
In case of emergency examination - an enema.

"Belanta": animals are in good hands

The Belanta Clinic is ready to offer all pet owners the services of a professional veterinarian-gastroenterologist with guarantees of an attentive, sensitive attitude towards each animal. Extensive experience of effective work, confirmed by numerous positive reviews; The presence of high-tech equipment contributes to a quick diagnosis and timely prescription of the necessary treatment.

With the Belanta clinic, animal health problems will be resolved as quickly as possible, without unnecessary costs. By trusting us, you can forever provide your beloved animal with uninterrupted operation digestive tract.

Our doctors

Nemesh Victoria Nikolaevna therapist, ultrasound doctor, gastroenterologist, endocrinologist, head. therapy (Shcherbinka)

Skilled veterinarian gastroenterologist Berloga clinic in Moscow will perform diagnostics and determine treatment tactics for your pet. Our services also include consultations with animal owners on how to care for them.

When should you contact a veterinarian gastroenterologist?

Signs the appearance of which should signal a visit to a gastroenterologist for dogs and cats include:

refusal to eat;
regurgitation, vomiting;
increased salivation;
diarrhea or constipation;
general weakness;
the presence of mucus and traces of blood in the stool;
rapid weight loss.

All organs of the digestive tract take part in the digestion process: intestines (small and thick), esophagus, stomach. Associated with them salivary glands, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, biliary tract. Only a gastroenterologist can determine the severity of the disease and its location.

Examination methods

Timely examination will help identify the cause of the disease. It includes several stages:

taking anamnesis;
physical examination;
laboratory tests (blood and stool tests).

Ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs is of great importance in diagnosing pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract. It has no contraindications and side effects. Using this method, the presence of abscesses, tumors, inflammatory processes, structural changes organs, their sizes, etc.

Modern methods of diagnosis and treatment, including infusion therapy, carried out in severe cases, can save lives and restore health to pets.

Detection of any pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, diagnosis of bacterial flora and the presence of pathogenic agents in the stomach and intestines.

diagnosis and treatment of gastritis, enteritis and colitis.
treatment of functional pancreatic insufficiency, laboratory diagnostics pancreatic lipase.
diagnosis and treatment of liver and gall bladder diseases.

The doctor is available on Saturdays from 11:00 to 17:00.

Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract of animals and their diagnosis.

General information.

Gastroenterology is a branch of medicine that deals with the study of the gastrointestinal tract of an animal, its structure and functioning, as well as the identification of diseases and the development of methods for their treatment.

Thus, animal gastroenterology is aimed at studying the causes of diseases of the digestive system, as well as the mechanisms of their development. Currently, this science is studying emerging diagnostic methods and developing new technologies for treating diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Our clinic “On Begovaya” employs competent staff specializing in the problems of animal gastroenterology, and the necessary latest equipment is available for examination and subsequent treatment.

Gastroenterology for animals: what is it?

One of the most common reasons why pet owners contact veterinary clinics is the occurrence of symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases. Often, such problems are provoked by improperly selected and organized feeding of pets. In order for the treatment of gastritis in animals, as well as the formulation of other diagnoses related to gastrointestinal disorders, to be successful, it is necessary to entrust the examination of your pet to a qualified doctor who is well versed in the intricacies of gastroenterological problems.

Diagnosis of the disease

The main stages of gastroenterology for animals at the Na Begovaya clinic include:

- taking an anamnesis, in other words, compiling a medical history of the animal;

— conducting a clinical examination.

Clinical examination consists of examining the animal and performing the required additional research using quality equipment. Our specialists will quickly and competently carry out the necessary lab tests, will perform a morphological examination of the material, perform an ultrasound, radiography, gastro and colonoscopy on the animal, as well as other required procedures.

In animal gastroenterology, anamnesis plays a special role, since in this case We are talking about problems of the digestive tract, most of which is inaccessible to physical examination. Only after all possible reliable information about the course of the patient’s disease has been collected, should we move on to the second stage - a clinical examination, which includes the possibility of using special non-instrumental tests. Thanks to a thorough diagnosis of the animal, you can collect the maximum amount of data about the problems it has.

The information obtained during the clinical examination is necessary for:

— Correct definition types of studies required to make a correct diagnosis;

— Ensuring that the doctor can immediately carry out therapeutic measures required in a specific situation;

— Refusal of unnecessary additional studies that are unable to provide important information to solve problems that have been identified, but cause wasted time and money.

Gastroenterology is a branch of veterinary medicine that studies the structure and functions, diseases and methods of treating the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of an animal.

The most common symptoms of diseases of the esophagus, stomach and intestines most often include:

Regurgitation, nausea and vomiting;
Diarrhea or constipation;
Loss of appetite and, as a result, weight loss;
General weakness and others.

However, it is worth noting that these signs may be associated with other diseases not related to the gastrointestinal tract. To put accurate diagnosis, when detected above specified symptoms in your animal, you need to contact a veterinarian gastroenterologist.

The specialist will conduct an examination, take samples and perform an ultrasound on your pet, after which he will identify the cause that caused the disruption of the digestive system and prescribe treatment. Timely contacting a veterinarian will reduce the risk of your pet developing the disease.

Causes of digestive system dysfunction:

Viruses and bacteria;
Ingestion of a foreign body;
Poisoning;
Irritation of the mucous membrane;
Pancreatic insufficiency;
Improper feeding or intolerance to dietary components;
Genetically pathologies;
Neoplasms, etc.

Gastrointestinal diseases in pets

According to statistics and according to veterinary studies, gastrointestinal diseases in animals are one of the most common ailments.

Disorders of the digestive system in pets develop very quickly and, unfortunately, just as quickly affect the entire body and lead to death.

Therefore, the sooner a veterinarian gastroenterologist discovers the cause of the disease and makes a diagnosis, the greater the chance for a speedy recovery of the animal. However, help to a pet Only you are capable - you need to apply for it in time qualified assistance specialist