Gastric Motility Disorder in Cats By: Dr. Bari Spielman Read By:
Pet Lovers Obtaining a complete medical history and performing a
thorough physical examination are necessary in order to create
an appropriate diagnostic plan for the patient with a gastric
motility disorder. Certain diagnostic tests must be performed to
diagnose a gastric motility disorder, and to exclude other
disease processes that may cause similar symptoms. A thorough
work-up begins with a broad general baseline of tests, and in
many cases, more specialized or advanced testing may be
indicated as well. It is important to note that an accurate
diagnosis is necessary for an appropriate treatment regime. A
complete blood count (CBC) will evaluate for the presence of
infection, inflammation, and anemia, associated with some
diseases that cause gastric motility disorders. A biochemical
profile evaluates kidney, liver, electrolytes, total protein,
and blood sugar status. All of these parameters are important to
establish on these patients. A low