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Digestive Disorders of Cats
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Digestive Disorders of Cats
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Introduction to Digestive Disorders of Cats
General Signs of Digestive System Disorders
Examination of the Digestive System
Infectious Diseases
Noninfectious Diseases
Treatment Overview of Digestive System Disorders
Treatment and Control of Infectious Disease
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Congenital and Inherited Disorders of the Digestive System in Cats
Mouth
Teeth
Esophagus
Hernias
Stomach
Small and Large Intestine
Liver
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Dental Development of Cats
Dental Disorders of Cats
Gum Disease
Gingivitis
Periodontitis
Prevention
Endodontic Disease
Feline Gingivitis/Stomatitis Syndrome
Tooth Resorption (Cervical Line Lesions or Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesions)
Developmental Abnormalities
Improper Bite
Enamel Defects
Trauma to the Face and Jaw
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Disorders of the Mouth in Cats
Inflammatory and Ulcerative Diseases of the Mouth
Feline Stomatitis
Fungal Stomatitis
Inflammation of the Tongue
Soft Tissue Trauma
Cheek Biting
Mouth Burns
Oral Tumors
Benign Tumors
Malignant Tumors
Salivary Disorders
Excessive Salivation (Ptyalism)
Salivary Mucocele
Salivary Gland Tumors
Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
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Disorders of the Pharynx in Cats
Disorders of the Esophagus in Cats
Inflammation of the Esophagus (Esophagitis)
Esophageal Dysmotility
Foreign Objects in the Esophagus
Esophageal Strictures
Esophageal Diverticula
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Vomiting in Cats
Short-term or Occasional Vomiting
Longterm or Severe Vomiting
Disorders of the Stomach and Intestines in Cats
Inflammation of the Large Intestine (Colitis)
Constipation
Feline Enteric Coronavirus
Inflammation of the Stomach (Gastritis)
Cancers of the Digestive System
Gastrointestinal Obstruction
Gastrointestinal Ulcers
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Malabsorption
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Disorders Caused by Bacteria of the Digestive System in Cats
Campylobacter
Infection
Helicobacter
Infection
Salmonella
Infection
Tyzzer Disease
Gastrointestinal Parasites of Cats
Roundworms
Hookworms
Tapeworms
Flukes
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Disorders Caused by Protozoa of the Digestive System in Cats
Amebiasis
Coccidiosis
Giardiasis
Disorders of the Pancreas in Cats
Inflammation of the Pancreas (Pancreatitis)
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Pancreatic Cancers
Pancreatic Abscesses
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
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Disorders of the Liver and Gallbladder in Cats
Treatment of Liver Disorders
Complications of Liver Disease
Acute Liver Failure
Hepatic Lipidosis
Inflammatory Liver Disease
Feline Cholangitis/CholangiohepatitisSyndrome
Lymphocytic Portal Hepatitis
Poisons Affecting the Liver
Portosystemic Shunts
Infectious Diseases of the Liver
Endocrine Diseases Affecting the Liver
Hepatocutaneous Syndrome
Liver Cysts
Cancers of the Liver
Hepatic Amyloidosis
Diseases of the Gallbladder and Bile Duct
Obstruction of the Bile Duct
Inflammation of the Gallbladder (Cholecystitis)
Gallstones
Liver Flukes
Rupture of the Gallbladder or Bile Duct
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Disorders of the Rectum and Anus in Cats
Anal Sac Disease
Rectal and Anorectal Narrowing (Strictures)
Rectal Tumors
Rectal Polyps
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Tears
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