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Animal Care Tips – Stomach Aches

Last week we looked at normal stomachs. Most of us have had stomach abnormalities, and these are common with pets also. Vomiting can be caused by stomach issues, but can also come from a host of other sources. Most pets with stomach issues will not eat. Physical exam and a good medical history are important [...]

By |2006-04-23T14:27:37+00:00April 23rd, 2006|Pet Health Care|0 Comments

Animal Care Tips – The Stomach

Are you hungry? That ™s your stomach talking! The stomach lies just behind the liver inside the abdomen (belly), just where your pet ™s ribcage ends. It receives food and fluid from the mouth and esophagus and serves as a temporary storage area. The stomach produces acid that helps to start the digestive process. There [...]

By |2006-04-16T14:23:26+00:00April 16th, 2006|Pet Health Care|0 Comments