Description
This lecture will focus on the diagnostic approach to gastrointestinal hemorrhage in dogs and cats. Difficulties in recognizing gastrointestinal hemorrhage and localizing its source will be discussed. Additionally, current recommendations for its treatment with be outlined.
After the lecture attendees should be able to:
Recognize clinical findings consistent with gastrointestinal hemorrhage
Recognize laboratory changes consistent with gastrointestinal hemorrhage
Formulate a diagnostic plan for a patient with overt gastrointestinal bleeding
Formulate a diagnostic plan for a patient with obscure/occult gastrointestinal bleeding
Formulate a therapeutic plan for a patient with gastrointestinal bleeding