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Small Animal Abdominal and Metabolic Disorders Q&A 15 (view source)
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They survive within the acidic environment of the stomach by producing the enzyme urease and surrounding themselves with a protective alkaline layer.
They survive within the acidic environment of the stomach by producing the enzyme urease and surrounding themselves with a protective alkaline layer.
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|l1=Helicobacter
|q2=What significance might this have in this dog?
|q2=What significance might this have in this dog?
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At this time, many studies are in progress to investigate the role of these organisms in canine and feline gastric disease, but there is no evidence to suggest that ''Helicobacter'' infection is an important factor in the development of gastritis or gastric
At this time, many studies are in progress to investigate the role of these organisms in canine and feline gastric disease, but there is no evidence to suggest that ''Helicobacter'' infection is an important factor in the development of gastritis or gastric
ulcers in dogs and cats.
ulcers in dogs and cats.
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|l2=Helicobacter
|q3=Assuming no other significant lesions or causes of the vomiting are found, how should this dog be treated?
|q3=Assuming no other significant lesions or causes of the vomiting are found, how should this dog be treated?
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Additional therapy with cimetidine (5–10 mg/kg p/o q8h) or omeprazole (2 mg/kg q24h) has been thought to be effective as well.
Additional therapy with cimetidine (5–10 mg/kg p/o q8h) or omeprazole (2 mg/kg q24h) has been thought to be effective as well.
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|l3=Helicobacter#Treatment
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