ACUTE CANINE HERBALISMLESSON 1: BASICS OF A DOG’S DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

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Upper GI TrackLower GI Track

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REGURGITATION

Comes from the stomach. It’s

digested food.

VOMIT

Comes from esophagus. Food is

undigested.

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The upper GI track ends with the stomach. Where most of the digestion takes place.

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StomachDuodenum

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The liver and gallbladder produce bile that digests fats in the small intestine.

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The liver and gallbladder produce bile that digests fats in the small intestine.

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The pancreas produces lipase and enzymes that digest starches.

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Duodenum Jejunum

Ileum

MICROBIOME: collection of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microscopic

organisms that live throughout the body.

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The liver controls the pelvic and anal regions and can cause complications

like chronic anal sac issues and bowel problems.

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