Small Animal Gastroenterology, 2nd Edition

by Romy M. Heilmann , Jonathan A. Lidbury , Jörg M. Steiner
October 2024

Small Animal Gastroenterology, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive and clinically focused reference dedicated to the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal disorders in dogs and cats. This updated edition integrates current research, advanced diagnostics, and evidence-based treatment strategies to support veterinarians in everyday practice.

The book covers disorders of the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, pancreas, and liver, offering step-by-step guidance for clinical evaluation, laboratory testing, imaging, endoscopy, and therapeutic planning. It bridges pathophysiology with practical decision-making, helping clinicians develop structured diagnostic approaches for acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions.

With detailed illustrations, case discussions, and treatment protocols, this edition is an essential resource for improving patient outcomes in small animal gastroenterology.

Acute and chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract are among the most common conditions why dogs and cats are presented to a veterinarian. This extensively revised and expanded 2nd edition offers a comprehensive overview of the broad field of small animal gastroenterology, including hepatology and pancreatology.

Learn about the latest diagnostic techniques and the clinical evaluation of dogs and cats with specific clinical signs. The subsequent sections provide a comprehensive overview of the organ-specific diseases involving individual segments of the gastrointestinal tract, including the liver and exocrine pancreas.

Diseases that affect more than one segment of the gastrointestinal tract or even other organs are also covered in this book.