What Did You Eat? Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies in Cats.

Gastrointestinal foreign bodies are relatively common, especially in young cats. Clinical signs tend to be nonspecific (e.g., vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, drooling, lethargy) and mimic other diseases. A thorough and systematic approach to the medical history, physical examination, and initial diagnostics is key to early identification of a foreign body. Surgical management is often indicated, especially for linear foreign bodies, and good outcomes depend on early diagnosis and intervention. 

Course curriculum

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    What Did You Eat? Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies in Cats (CE Course)

    • What Did You Eat? Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies in Cats (CE Course)

    • QUIZ: What Did You Eat? Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies in Cats (Required for RACE Credit)

Instructor

Veterinarian, DABVP (Feline), Fan of Fusilli

Susan Little

Susan is a proud Canadian Bluenoser (bet you don't know what that means!) and was even a Caper for a while during her younger years. She graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College so long ago that we won't mention the year. Susan never had a pet cat as a child, so it's surprising that she's always been interested in feline medicine. She has edited and co-authored approximately 10 kg worth of textbooks (that's over 20 lb for some of you) and must be a glutton for punishment because she's in the middle of another one. Recently, she has admitted that she has two dogs.