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How Well Do Dissolvable Capsule Cameras Work in Small Dogs for Gut Imaging?
Study Investigator: Dr. Alice Defarges
Graduate Student: Dr. Alex Walker (DVSc)
Capsule endoscopy has revolutionized the approach of endoscopy in humans and dogs, allowing for the evaluation of the entire gut in a minimally invasive way, without the need for general anesthesia. Dissolvable non-endoscopic capsules are commonly used in medium to large breed dogs for gut imaging. The utility and speed at which the capsule passes through the gut of small breed dogs has not been evaluated.
Financial incentives are available. This study is partially funded by OVC Pet Trust.
Inclusion criteria:
- Only open to OVC-owned (faculty, staff or student) pets at this time
- Healthy dogs between 3 and 8 kg, receiving no medication affecting gut motility (i.e. prokinetics or opioids), no vomiting, diarrhea or regurgitations in the last month