Canine Gastroenterology

The textbook is structured into six clinical sections designed to guide veterinary practitioners through complex diagnostic and therapeutic processes. It begins with a practical, algorithmic approach to clinical presentations that may indicate gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunction, helping clinicians differentiate between primary GI disease and secondary symptoms caused by other organ systems. The book details diagnostic techniques, including fecal examination, imaging, and endoscopy, followed by dedicated sections on patient management and pharmacological interventions. A significant portion of the text is devoted to diffuse inflammatory, infectious, and neoplastic diseases, as well as specific conditions categorized by organ, covering the anatomy from the esophagus to the large intestine. The content emphasizes the GI tract's role as the body's largest immune organ and its critical interaction with the microbiome.