Species: Dog
Condition: Pyloric Stenosis
Organ System: Respiratory
Pyloric stenosis is a disorder which is almost unique to the Boston terrier and the Boxer. It is characterized by frequent vomiting after eating. This is caused by a narrowing (stenosis) of the pylorus, the region of the stomach through which food and liquid pass into the small intestine. Very mild cases can be treated by feeding small, frequent, highly digestible meals. More severe cases require surgery. Most dogs recover well and go on to enjoy full and active lives but should not be used for breeding. Ideally you should contact the owner(s) of your dog’s parents to stop breeding from them and their other children.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
For Petmed Pet Health Insurance – pre-existing condition exclusion applies. Annual Benefit Limits and excess amounts vary based on pet health insurance plans.
