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==Description==

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Ingested objects that are able to pass through the [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|oesophagus]] may subsequently become a gastric or intestinal foreign object. If small enough, the object may pass through the pylorus and the entire gastrointestinal tract. Others may become intestinal or rectal foreign bodies. Objects that remain in the stomach may be subsequently expelled by [[Vomiting|vomiting]], otherwise they may continue to cause gastric outflow obstruction, gastric distension and irritation.

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==Signalment==

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*Dogs affected more often than cats due to their less selective eating habits.

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Dogs affected more often than cats due to their less selective eating habits, puppies are particularly prone.

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*Puppies are prone.

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~~==Description==~~

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Ingested objects that are able to pass through the oesophagus may subsequently become a gastric or intestinal foreign object. If small enough, the object may pass through the pylorus and the entire gastrointestinal tract. Others may become intestinal or rectal foreign bodies. Objects that remain in the stomach may be subsequently expelled by vomiting, otherwise they may continue to cause gastric outflow obstruction, gastric distension and irritation.

==Diagnosis==

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