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.
Female dogs in heat also have a swollen vulva with bloody discharge. The discharge becomes clear in color when the female is ready to begin breeding. Although female pit bulls stay in heat for approximately 18 to 21 days, they will only attract the attention from male dogs for half of that time, according to WebMD. The primary way to eliminate the chances of an unwanted pregnancy in pit bulls is to have them spayed as early as possible.