In addition, dehydration and electrolyte imbalance can occur quickly in cases
of gastrointestinal obstruction, with vomiting and diarrhea greatly complicating your dog or cat's overall condition and need for aggressive medical care.
These could be signs
of a gastrointestinal obstruction, hormonal imbalances, electrolyte abnormalities, poisoning, liver or kidney dysfunction, pancreatitis and cancer.
Not exact matches
These products should be taken with at least eight ounces
of water to avoid
obstruction of the
gastrointestinal tract.
People with
gastrointestinal problems such as fecal impaction, narrowing or
obstruction of the
gastrointestinal tract, or any condition that can lead to a
gastrointestinal obstruction should not take psyllium, according to the U.S. National Library
of Medicine's MedlinePlus.
On one hand, the tiny plastic fragments often accumulate contaminants that, if swallowed, can be passed to organisms during digestion; without forgetting the
gastrointestinal obstructions, which are another
of the most common problems with this type
of waste.
The Division
of Pulmonary Medicine deals with the breath
of life in all its aspects: control
of breathing; sleep disorders;
obstruction to airflow in the common diseases
of upper and lower airways such as croup, bronchiolitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia; restriction to lung function from disorders affecting the chest wall, the musculature, the nervous system, or lung tissue itself; congenital anomalies; accidents such as inhalation
of foreign bodies, hydrocarbons, or toxic gases; secondary effects
of non-pulmonary system disorders such as
gastrointestinal reflux, myopathy, or cardiac dysfunction; disease
of the upper respiratory tract including rhinitis and sinusitis; and so on.
Some items can be corrosive, while other can cause
obstruction of the
gastrointestinal tract requiring surgical intervention.
However, repeated vomiting and diarrhea can rapidly lead to life - threatening dehydration; they also can be symptoms
of major problems such as
gastrointestinal obstruction.
The possible causes
of constipation are dehydration,
gastrointestinal motility problems, painful defecation, orthopaedic or neurologic conditions,
obstruction of the colon caused by foreign objects, tumour, and hernia.
For example, angel hair is usually considered to be
of low toxicity, it can irritate eyes, skin, and the
gastrointestinal tract; the content
of Christmas tree preservatives varies and often effects depend upon the amount ingested; styrofoam, small parts from Christmas tree ornaments and toys, as well as tinsel, can cause mechanical
obstructions in the
gastrointestinal tract; snow flock can cause problems if sprayed into the mouth and inhaled; and chocolate,
of any type, should never be given to a pet.
These include, but are not limited to, diseases
of the respiratory tract such as pneumonia, recurrent airway
obstruction (RAO or heaves), and exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH); neurological abnormalities such as wobbler's syndrome and equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM);
gastrointestinal diseases such as colic, diarrhea, equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS), and weight loss; endocrine conditions such as equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID, or Equine Cushing's syndrome); neonatal foal care; and many more.
December 2005 University
of Wisconsin - School
of Veterinary Medicine Conference on Surgical Emergencies 8 hours
of continuing education including lectures on: Esophageal and
Gastrointestinal Obstructions, Biliary Tract
Obstruction and Liver Disease, Urinary Tract
Obstructions.
Radiographic imaging
of the
gastrointestinal tract will help rule out any
obstruction that may be present along the length
of the gut.
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.
The safe use
of CERENIA has not been evaluated in patients with
gastrointestinal obstruction, or patients that have ingested toxins.
If the cord isn't live (plugged in and carrying current), the main risk to the rabbit is whether it has ingested any
of the plastic or electrical wire (which may contain toxic metals like zinc) that can cause lacerations in the mouth and potentially
gastrointestinal upset or even
obstruction.
Risks
of raw diets can include nutritional excesses and / or deficiencies,
gastrointestinal perforation or
obstruction from bones and food safety issues including salmonella infection.
However, if an animal consumes a very large amount
of litter (as can happen when a dog «cleans out» the litter box),
gastrointestinal upset, constipation or, in rare cases, intestinal
obstruction could potentially occur.
parvovirus, or liver failure, etc.) Do not use in pets with a
gastrointestinal or urinary tract
obstruction Avoid use
of loperamide in collies and related breeds.
Dr. Graham Hayes, a veterinary surgeon at the University
of Cambridge Veterinary School in the U.K., reviewed every case over a four - year period
of dogs coming into a local animal hospital for
gastrointestinal obstructions.
Ferrets (especially young ones) commonly ingest foreign objects leading to
obstruction of the passage
of food through the
gastrointestinal system.
Abdominal radiography helps detect changes in size / contours
of abdominal organs, gastric dilation / volvulus,
gastrointestinal obstruction, abdominal tumors, some urinary stones, pyometra, prostatic diseases.
There are also foods that pose risk
of obstruction such as corn cobs, apple cores, and avocado pits; or risk
of damage to the
gastrointestinal tract such as rib or chicken bones.
Bits
of swallowed fabric can cause life - threatening
gastrointestinal obstructions.
If a ferret swallows one
of these objects, it can cause a
gastrointestinal obstruction (blockage), which will require a complicated exploratory surgery to remove, and that can be life - threatening.
From the ASPCA APCC: «Although the safety
of Greenies remains controversial, the ASPCA reported that Greenies do not pose a higher risk for
gastrointestinal tract
obstruction compared with other edible chew products.»
In addition to the training gained during his residency, Dr. López has attended additional courses in endoscopy
of the respiratory and
gastrointestinal tract as well as tracheal and urethral stent placement for patients with tracheal collapse and urinary
obstruction from tumors.
Digital radiographs
of your dog's head and abdomen will be done to check for any lesions on the brain or
obstructions in the
gastrointestinal system.
If a large portion or entire bar
of soap were to be ingested, it could potentially lead to
obstruction in the animal's
gastrointestinal tract.