Stomach Ulcers Caffeine speeds up the process of gastric emptying, which may result in highly acidic
stomach contents passing into the small intestine more rapidly than normal, causing injury or ulcers.
Not exact matches
Pressure is relieved by
passing a tube in to the
stomach to remove gas and
stomach contents by means of a gastric lavage.
To fix this, the veterinarian
passes a large tube through the dog's mouth into his
stomach, letting the
contents escape.
If a dog has eaten, or is suspected to have eaten a foreign object or a large amount of food, radiographs may be performed to check the
contents of the
stomach, and ensure everything will be able to
pass uneventfully through the intestines.