Gastropexy. … Release. How can I help my dog with an intestinal blockage? A veterinarian is likely to provide fluids to your dog to reverse dehydration and to administer medications to minimize nausea, vomiting, and pain. If the foreign object doesn’t pass through the stool or if your vet believesRead More →
Probiotics can sometimes help ease symptoms, including stomach pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. Do probiotics clean out your intestines? The probiotic bacteria work to rebalance your gut flora, which can quickly improve things like frequency and regularity of your bowel movements and alleviate bloating or gas. Over time, theRead More →
Roundworm infection is the most common type of worm infection in the world. It is rare in the U.S. Roundworm eggs live in soil that is contaminated by feces. The eggs can get into the body through the mouth. The infection can then spread from person to person through infectedRead More →
Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP), a 28-amino-acid polypeptide secreted by cells throughout the intestinal tract. It stimulates the secretion of electrolytes and water by the intestinal mucosa. What gland releases vasoactive intestinal peptide? VIP is a peptide of 28 amino acid residues that belongs to a glucagon/secretin superfamily, the ligand ofRead More →