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Signalment
- Dogs are more commonly affected than cats due to their less selective eating habits.
Description
Acute inflammation of the stomach is not uncommon, especially that of the canine. The cause is usually the ingestion of substances such as:
- foreign objects
- spoiled or contaminated food
- toxic plants
- chemicals
- drugs (especially non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
Infectious, viral and bacterial causes are thought to exist in cats and dogs but have not been identified at this point.