CT Appendicitis Protocol for evaluation of appendicitis. For all other concerns related to the bowel, it is best to order a CT Abd/Pelvis with IV and oral. contrast. If IV contrast is contraindicated, CT Abd/Pelvis with oral contrast will suffice.
Life Span: 12 to 16 years. 1  The American Pit Bull Terrier is one of the so-called bully breeds often labeled a pit bull. In fact, pit bull isn't a breed, but a term used to describe the American Pit Bull Terrier, the Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
the average for a normal size APBT is closer to 13-15 yrs. Larger dogs live shorter life spans in general so some bigger APBT's/bullies can have shorter life spans. Small dogs like breeds under 30lbs can live for a really long time, breeds like great Dane's have life spans around 7 years.