Information Package / Course Catalogue
Diseases of Digestiv System in Cats and Dogs
Course Code: VİH604
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Diseases of the oral cavity, esophagus diseases, diseases of the stomach, small and large bowel diseases, diseases of the liver and exocrine pancreas, etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and prevention in dogs and cats.

Course Content

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Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Hüseyin VOYVODA
Learning Outcomes
1.Interprets gastrointestinal symptoms and laboratory findings in dogs and cats.
2.Makes diagnosis and perform effective treatment.
3.Takes measures about prevention and control of diseases of the digestive system in dogs and cats.
4.Knows differential diagnosis of digestive system diseases.
5.Gains an idea about prognosis in patients with digestive system diseases.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Larry P. Tilley, Francis W. K. Smith; Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline, 5th Edition. Wiley-Blackwell, 2011
2.J. D. Bonagura, D. C. Twedt; Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy XIV: Small Animal Practice. WB Saunders, 2009
3.J. D. Bonagura, D. C. Twedt; Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy XIV: Small Animal Practice. WB Saunders, 2009
4.S. J. Ettinger, E. C. Feldman; Textbook Of Veterinary Internal Medicine: Diseases Of The Dog And Cat. WB Saunders, 2003
5.C. M. Kahn, S. Line; The Merck Veterinary Manual, 10th Edition. Merck, 2010
6.K. Turgut. Kedi ve Köpek Gastroenterelojisi, Semptomdan Teşhise, 2001
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Week 2 - Theoretical
Diseases of Oral Cavity and Pharnx
Week 3 - Theoretical
Esophageal Diseases
Week 4 - Theoretical
Emesis and Regurgitation
Week 5 - Theoretical
Stomach Diseases
Week 6 - Theoretical
Acute Small Bowel Diseases
Week 7 - Theoretical
Chronic Diseases of the Small Intestini, (Midterm exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Chronic Diseases of the Small Intestini
Week 9 - Theoretical
Diseases of the Large Intestini
Week 10 - Theoretical
Diseases of Liver and Hepatobiliary System
Week 11 - Theoretical
Exocrine Pancreatic Diseases
Week 12 - Theoretical
Oncologic Diseases of Digestive System
Week 13 - Theoretical
Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
Week 14 - Theoretical
Approach to Patient with Emesis and Diarrhea
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%60
Assignment3%15
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment301545
Reading140228
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)128
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
5
4
4
5
5
1
4
3
3
4
OÇ-2
5
4
4
5
5
1
4
3
3
4
OÇ-3
5
4
4
5
5
1
4
3
3
4
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
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