Sentences with phrase «foreign bodies»

Additional problems encountered include fractured teeth, mis - aligned teeth, retained «baby» teeth, foreign bodies, and oral tumors.

Losing a life long companion can be very stressful, but there are many causes of black tarry faeces in dogs including stress, infection, foreign bodies, tumours, poisoning, parasites etc... I would take Gonzo to his Veterinarian to be on the safe side especially if the cause of Tippy's death is unknown.

Altered gait or inability to walk Bleeding Diabetic shock Difficulty breathing Dog fight wounds Eye injuries Gastrointestinal foreign bodies

Other causes of black tarry stool are gastrointestinal bleeding which may be caused by infection, foreign bodies, poisoning, parasites etc... Keep an eye on Shady and stop giving Pepto Bismol and check the stool; if the black tarry stool persist or you see no improvement visiting your Veterinarian.

Dark faeces may be due to bleeding or due to some dietary change, black faeces would indicate an upper gastrointestinal tract issue since the blood is digested which may cover foreign bodies, ulcers etc... Feeding small portions of boiled rice and chicken will ensure that the stomach isn't empty and administering Pepcid (famotidine) at a dose of 0.25 mg / lb before meals may reduce acid in the stomach until you visit your Veterinarian.

With our digital radiography system, we can detect conditions like fractures and ingestion of foreign bodies.

There are various causes of black tarry faeces including foreign bodies, poisoning, gastric ulcers, upper respiratory tract bleed (which in turn is swallowed), eating bloody meat, severe infections and parasites.

Black tarry faeces is caused by digested blood in the stool (or some medicines like Pepto - Bismol if given); this may be caused by infections, colitis, stomach ulcers, foreign bodies, poisoning or ingestion of a bloody meal.

A physical examination along with blood tests (to check platelet and other blood cell counts) and x-rays (to check for thoracic or abdominal foreign bodies) would be required to make a diagnosis.

A common source of bleeding is from gastric or duodenal ulcers (usually gastric bleeding would give vomit containing blood); other causes of black faeces may be due to eating food containing blood, tumours, clotting disorders, poisoning or foreign bodies.

There are various causes for black tarry stool (presence of the digested blood) including bleeding oesophagus (or anywhere else in the gastrointestinal tract), infections, parasites, poisoning, medicine side effects, tumours, foreign bodies (and other obstructions) or other conditions.

«Foreign bodies» — so called by the veterinary and medical professions — are objects originating from outside the body ie, things you would not expect your cat to eat or swallow.

String and string - like items (called linear foreign bodies) seem to cause the most common problems.

We have successfully treated many patients with intestinal foreign bodies without surgery, we maintain hydration in these patients and monitor movement of the foreign body with an abdominal ultrasound.

We also use the ultrasound to determine if vomiting pets have intestinal foreign bodies.

String and string - like items are one of the most common types of foreign bodies that cats eat, according to vets, and can lead to serious problems such as causing the intestines to «bunch up»; surgery may be required to remove the object (s).

Ingested «foreign bodies» — objects originating from outside the body, ie, things which you would not expect your cat to eat or swallow — can cause severe illness in cats and as part of its Keeping Cats Safe campaign, International Cat Care (iCatCare) is keen to warn cat owners of some of the most common culprits.

Gastric or intestinal foreign bodies (eg.

Oral foreign bodies almost always cause drooling.

For more information about foreign bodies in cats, including some great images, see: www.icatcare.org/advice/keeping-cats-safe/foreign-bodies.

With age seems to come wisdom in regard to eating strange things, and vets told us that young cats were more likely to ingest foreign bodies, perhaps because they are curious or are playing with them.

Some foreign bodies, such as batteries, are made of materials that are potentially toxic to dogs.

Abdominal surgery * Abdominal port placement for chronic effusions Adrenal gland removal Bladder (stone removal, masses) * Colon surgery Cryptorchidism * Diaphragmatic hernia Ectopic ureter Exploratory laparotomy * Gallbladder (removal vs. re-routing) Hemoabdomen (internal bleeding) * Incontinence treatment * Intestinal obstruction (foreign bodies) * Intestinal surgery * Kidney surgery Liver biopsy, including «keyhole» liver biopsy Liver surgery Megacolon Pancreas surgery Pleuro - Peritoneal Diaphragmatic Hernia (PPDH) Prophylactic gastropexy («twisted stomach» or bloat or GDV prevention) * Prostate surgery Spleen removal (splenectomy, bleeding masses) * Stomach surgery (foreign bodies) * Urethra surgery Uterus infection (pyometra) * Thoracic surgery (thoracotomy) Chylothorax Esophagus surgery Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Persistent Right Aortic Arch (PRAA) Pleural port placement for fluid buildup Lung surgery, including «keyhole» lung biopsy Pyothorax Head and neck surgery Cheiloplasty (for excessive drooling) Cleft palate Ear and throat polyps in cats * Ear hematoma * Elongated soft palate Everted laryngeal saccules Eye and eyelid surgery * Facial fold removal Laryngeal paralysis («Tie back») Lateral Bulla Osteotomy (LBO) Lateral ear resection Oro - nasal fistula Para-thyroid gland removal Salivary gland surgery (mucocele, sialocele) Stenotic nares (narrow nostrils) Thyroid gland removal (cat or dog) Total Ear Canal Ablation (TECA) Ventral Bulla Osteotomy (VBO)

Irritants in the eye such as dirt, sand, hair or other foreign bodies are often a cause of cat conjunctivitis.

Rhinoscopy is done to look for tumors, fungus, foreign bodies, structural abnormalities, or other abnormalities.

Other causes that may prevent our shar pei from opening their eyes are foreign bodies like spikes.

A bronchoscope is used to examine all seven lung lobes for masses, foreign bodies, polyps, or other abnormalities.

Foreign bodies that can not pass require surgery to remove them.

Examine the vomit for any foreign bodies, hairballs, blood or bile.

Digital Endoscopy Foreign bodies in the stomach or esophagus can often be removed without the need for invasive surgery.

X-rays are helpful in diagnosing and detecting fractures and broken bones, intestinal foreign bodies, heart enlargement and congestive heart failure, tumors, bladder stones, pregnancies, and much more.

Gastrointestinal diseases including inflammatory bowel disease, chronic vomiting or diarrhea, esophageal and gastric foreign bodies and gastrointestinal neoplasia and pancreatitis.

However, vomiting can also be a symptom of a more serious illness, such as bacterial or viral infection, intestinal obstruction from foreign bodies, urinary tract obstruction, liver disease, or cancer.

(real fights or mock fights) There can be causes of abscesses other than cat fight wounds, for example foreign bodies such as grass seeds, splinters etc..

Sometimes foreign bodies stuck in the esophagus such as bones can cause respiratory distress and mimic choking.

These antibodies protect from unwanted foreign bodies that may potentially cause certain illnesses or infections.

To diagnose your dogs ear problem, your veterinarian will first examine the ear canal with an otoscope, checking for foreign bodies, taking note of any abnormalities within the ear, and obtain a sample of the discharge within the ear.

• Upper Respiratory Tract Infections • Feline Bronchitis (Asthma) • Pneumonia • Parasitic lung diseases • Hairballs • Foreign bodies in the respiratory tract • Allergies • Cancer • Heart Disease

Foreign bodies can be removed if seen as well as collection of biopsy samples.

Puppies and kittens have diarrhea from eating garbage, swallowing foreign bodies, infections, and from the bowel folding back on itself (intussusception).

Foreign bodies in the stomach can often be removed endoscopically to avoid the surgical trauma and risks.

In addition, mechanical obstruction caused by tumors, foreign bodies, hairballs, and strictures can lead to megacolon.

Its purpose as an automatic reaction is to help keep the pharynx and airways free of foreign bodies and secretions.

Foreign bodies in the ear, such as foxtails, are another common cause of ear discomfort, scratching and discharge.

Animals can have difficulty breathing for a wide range of reasons, including foreign bodies, heart disease and infections.

Left untreated, foxtails and other foreign bodies that make their way into the ear can cause secondary infection, as well as damage the dogs inner ear and ear drum, in addition to causing severe pain.

Foreign bodies in your dog's eye, will make him squint and scratch, the eye will water.

Esophageal foreign bodies are a true emergency as they can cause severe damage to the lining of the esophagus.

Problems from within the digestive system include ulcers, food allergies, infections, poisons, worms, foreign bodies, and cancer.

Your vet may take an x-ray to see if there are any foreign bodies in your dog's digestive tract.