Study Investigator: Dr. Alice Defarges
Graduate Student: Dr. Alex Walker (DVSc)
Purpose of the Clinical Study
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.
Is Your Pet Eligible?
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.
Visits / Samples Required
Multiple visits will be needed for this study. Abdominal ultrasound and/or x-rays will be performed once a day until the capsule dissolves (maximum 2 days).
Financial Incentives
The cost of the appointments, bloodwork, urine specific gravity, pill camera, abdominal ultrasound and x-rays will be covered by the study.