- Slows down gastric emptying which assists with the proper digestion of proteins - Combats diarrhea by regulating the progression of chyme in the small intestine and fecal matter in the colon. (dog-health-guide.org)
When chyme reaches the stomach, it undergoes intensive digestion through the action of gastric fluids which are very acidic. (mypetneedsthat.com)
As the acidic chyme (pre-broken down protein and food in the stomach) are released into the small intestine, this signals a release of bile from the gallbladder and pancreatic enzymes from the pancreas. (justinhealth.com)