From Poop to Vomit: Gastrointestinal Diseases

Lecture Room:

Salon III

10:30 AM

5/3/2026

This lecture reviews the basic anatomy of the GI tract and discusses both common and uncommon diseases and injuries in both the dog and cat. Participants will walk away fully understanding the complexities of the GI system, diseases/injuries that can occur and treatment options that are available. Participants will be able to communicate to owners more efficiently when dealing with GI ailments, understand antiemetics, diagnostics (radiographs to endoscopy) and treatment options.

1) Participants will leave understanding the complexities of the GI system.

2) Attendees will leave understanding diseases/injuries that can occur and treatment options that are available.

3) Participants will be able to communicate to owners more efficiently when dealing with GI ailments.

Amy Newfield

MS, CVT, VTS (ECC)