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'''Primary peritonitis''' occurs spontaneously without pre-existing pathology in the abdomen.  In cats, this form of peritonitis is associated with [[Feline Infections Peritonitis (FIP)|feline infectious peritonitis]].

'''Primary peritonitis''' occurs spontaneously without pre-existing pathology in the abdomen.  In cats, this form of peritonitis is associated with [[Feline Infections Peritonitis (FIP)|feline infectious peritonitis]].

'''Secondary peritonitis''' occurs as the result of a pathological condition in the abdomen.  This can be further classified into '''septic''' or '''non-septic''' peritonitis.  '''Septic peritonitis''' results from free bacteria in the peritoneal cavity.  This can be caused by perforation of the gastrointestinal tract due to foreign bodies, necrosis, [[Intussusception - WikiClinical|intussusception]], [[Neoplasia - Pathology|neoplasia]], foreign bodies or dehiscence.  Peritonitis as a result of wound dehiscence is most likely to occur 3-5 days post-operatively.  Septic peritonitis is the most common form that occurs in dogs.  '''Non-septic''', also known as '''chemical peritonitis''', may be the result of leakage of bile, urine or pancreatic enzymes.  Non-septic peritonitis can however cause septic peritonitis, for example in cases where septic urine is present.

'''Secondary peritonitis''' occurs as the result of a pathological condition in the abdomen.  This can be further classified into '''septic''' or '''non-septic''' peritonitis.  '''Septic peritonitis''' results from free bacteria in the peritoneal cavity.  This can be caused by perforation of the gastrointestinal tract due to foreign bodies, necrosis, [[Intussusception|intussusception]], [[Neoplasia - Pathology|neoplasia]], foreign bodies or dehiscence.  Peritonitis as a result of wound dehiscence is most likely to occur 3-5 days post-operatively.  Septic peritonitis is the most common form that occurs in dogs.  '''Non-septic''', also known as '''chemical peritonitis''', may be the result of leakage of bile, urine or pancreatic enzymes.  Non-septic peritonitis can however cause septic peritonitis, for example in cases where septic urine is present.

For further information on peritonitis see: [http://inpractice.bvapublications.com/cgi/reprint/26/7/358?maxtoshow=&HITS=10&hits=10&RESULTFORMAT=&fulltext=haemoabdomen&searchid=1&FIRSTINDEX=0&sortspec=relevance&resourcetype=HWCIT] In Pra

For further information on peritonitis see: [http://inpractice.bvapublications.com/cgi/reprint/26/7/358?maxtoshow=&HITS=10&hits=10&RESULTFORMAT=&fulltext=haemoabdomen&searchid=1&FIRSTINDEX=0&sortspec=relevance&resourcetype=HWCIT] In Pra

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