Once ingested, the chicken bone may lodge anywhere in the stomach or the small intestine. While obstructions may occur in the colon too, dogs are more likely to expel the foreign object without much difficulty from this tract. A wait-and-see approach will help determine if the bones are ca...
Fecal impaction is when stool gets stuck in the large intestine. It’s usually seen in untreated constipation. You need to be treated immediately.
Years ago, I was astonished to discover that a chicken’s egg comes out of the same hole, called the vent, as a chicken’s poop. Originally, I thought that if a chicken’s egg comes out of the same hole as its poop, that was a seriously bad design. Chicken poop is gross and sme...
It is one of three major proteases found in the human digestive tract, along with chymotrypsin and trypsin. These enzymes work together to break down food proteins into their constituents, peptides and amino acids, which are easily absorbed by the small intestine.Note:Depending on the quantity ...
Bloody diarrhea is always concerning and should be addressed by a veterinarian as soon as possible. Dark red or black discoloration of feces indicates upper GI bleeding (stomach, small intestine) and blood digestion. Bright red coloration within the feces or coating the feces is a sign of lower...
Those with FAP have almost a 100% risk of developing colon cancer if the polyps are not removed. It also increases the risk of developing several different types of cancer, including cancer of the small intestine, stomach cancer and pancreatic cancer. Less than 1% of colon cancer is caused ...
My Cat Is Panting Like a Dog. Panting is a behavior we most often associate with canines, not felines. Although dogs of all sizes will pant, it is often most noticeable in big dogs whic...
Testing focuses on the amount of food consumed, but little consideration is given to why differences are observed and which ingredients are most important. This review will discuss the feeding behaviour and nutritional requirements of dogs and cats, the main types of pet foods produced currently, ...