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Peritonitis - Cats and Dogs (view source)
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==Description==
==Description==
'''Peritonitis''' is defined as the inflammation of the peritoneum, which can be septic or non-septic. Septic peritonitis results from free bacteria in the peritoneal cavity, caused by perforating injuries to the gastrointestnal tract due to foreign bodies, necrosis secondary to obstruction or intussusception. Non-septic, also known as chemical peritonitis, may be the result of leakage of bile, urine or pancreatic enzymes. However, non-septic peritonitis can cause septic peritonitis, for example cases where septic urine is present.
'''Peritonitis''' is defined as the inflammation of the peritoneum, which can be '''septic''' or '''non-septic'''.
Peritonitis is a multifactorial disease and the consequence if fatal in most cases.
'''Septic peritonitis''' results from free bacteria in the peritoneal cavity, caused by perforation of the gastrointestnal tract due to foreign bodies, necrosis secondary to obstruction, intussusception, neoplasia, foreign bodies, dehiscence of wounds. Peritonitis as a result of wound dehiscence is most likely to occur 3-5 days post-operatively.
'''Non-septic''', also known as '''chemical peritonitis''', may be the result of leakage of bile, urine or pancreatic enzymes. However, non-septic peritonitis can cause septic peritonitis, for example cases where septic urine is present.
*Hypothermia or hyperthermia
*Hypothermia or hyperthermia
*Abdominal pain
*Abdominal pain
*Vomiting
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==
Guarded. A rapid diagnosis and treatment improves the prognosis.
Guarded. Peritonitis is a multifactorial disease and the consequence if fatal in most cases. A rapid diagnosis and treatment may improve the prognosis.