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Clinical sigs are of simple small intestine obstruction. There will be additional signs of parasite infestation in cases associated with ascarid and tapeworm infection.  

Clinical sigs are of simple small intestine obstruction. There will be additional signs of parasite infestation in cases associated with ascarid and tapeworm infection.  

The severity and speed on onset of clinical signs is determined by the level of the obstruction. Proximal obstructions will progress more rapidly than distal ones.

The severity and speed of onset of clinical signs is determined by the level of the obstruction. Proximal obstructions will progress more rapidly than distal ones.

'''Passage of a stomach tube''' will produce nasogastric reflux depending on the site of obstruction and its duration; for a proximal obstruction fluid will build up in the stomach after approximately 3-6 hours, and for a distal obstruction, after 12 hours.   

'''Passage of a stomach tube''' will produce nasogastric reflux depending on the site of obstruction and its duration; for a proximal obstruction fluid will build up in the stomach after approximately 3-6 hours, and for a distal obstruction, after 12 hours.