Contributors
Joseph W. Bartges, DVM, PhD
Diplomate ACVIM,ACVN
Professor of Medicine and Nutrition
The Acree Endowed Chair of Small Animal Research
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
Robert C.
DeNovo, DVM, MSDiplomate ACVIM
Professor and Head
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
Diseases of the Stomach
Pamela A. Green, DVM
Diplomate ACVR
Staff Radiologist
VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital
West Los Angeles, California
Radiology and Ultrasonography of the Digestive System
Linda J. Konde, DVM
Diplomate ACVR
Veterinary Radiologist
Diagnostic Imaging, PC
Aurora, Colorado
Radiology and Ultrasonography of the Digestive System
Michael R. Lappin, DVM, PhD
Diplomate ACVIM
Professor of Small Animal Medicine
Department of Clinical Sciences
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado
Acute Medical Diseases of the Small Intestine
Victoria S. Larson, DVM, MS
Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology)
Assistant Clinical Specialist
Small Animal Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Minnesota
St. Paul, Minnesota
Oncologic Diseases of the Digestive System
Nicole F. Leibman, DVM, MS
Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology)
Staff Oncologist
Animal Medical Center
New York, New York
Oncologic Diseases of the Digestive System
Gregory K. Ogilvie, DVM
Diplomate ACVIM (Internal Medicine, Oncology) Professor and Head of Medical Oncology
Animal Cancer Center
Colorado State University
Fort. Collins, Colorado
Oncologic Diseases of the Digestive System
Charles R. Pugh, MS, DVM
Diplomate ACVR
Veterinary Radiologist
Diagnostic Imaging, PC
Aurora, Colorado
Radiology and Ultrasonography of the Digestive System
Keith P.
Richter, DVMDiplomate ACVIM
Staff Internist
Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego Rancho Santa Fe, California
Diseases of the Liver and Hepatobiliary System
Howard B. Seim III, DVM
Diplomate ACVS
Professor of Small Animal Surgery
Department of Clinical Sciences
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado
Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
Robert G. Sherding, DVM
Diplomate ACVIM
Professor and Department Chair
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
Diseases of the Large Intestine
Kenneth W. Simpson, BVMS, PhD, MRCVS
Diplomate ACVIM, Diplomate ECVIM-CA
Associate Professor of Medicine
Department of Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
Diseases of the Pancreas
Todd R. Tams, DVM
Diplomate ACVIM
Chief Medical Officer
VCA Antech, Inc.
Los Angeles, California;
Staff Internist
VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital
West Los Angeles, California
Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Endoscopy and Laparoscopy in Veterinary Gastroenterology
Diseases of the Esophagus
Chronic Diseases of the Small Intestine
Andrew Triolo, DVM
Diplomate ACVIM
Regional Medical Director
VCA Antech, Inc.
Los Angeles, California
Acute Medical Diseases of the Small Intestine
This book is dedicated to:
My late father, Roland. My dad was a gentle spirit, a man easy to love and respect. He gave me a living example of an honorable work ethic, a gift beyond measure.
To my mother, Peg, who made our house a home.
Thank you, Mom and Dad, for always being there for me, and for teaching me through your example.
My wife, Sazzy, and our 12-year-old son, “Snapper.” Thank you for all the love, joy, and humor you have brought to my life and for the encouragement and support that you have always given me. You make each day an adventure.
To my many colleagues in the veterinary profession— doctors, veterinary technicians, and support staff— with whom I have worked closely over the years. We have accomplished much together for the benefit of our patients and their owners. Thank you for caring so deeply.
Each of you in your own way
has contributed to me professionally and personally.