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| [[Image:Gastric ulceration.jpg|thumb|right|275px|Gastric ulceration - Copyright David Walker RVC]] | | [[Image:Gastric ulceration.jpg|thumb|right|275px|Gastric ulceration - Copyright David Walker RVC]] |
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| Acute inflammation of the stomach is not uncommon, especially in the dog. The cause is usually the ingestion of substances including | | Acute inflammation of the stomach is not uncommon, especially in the dog. The cause is usually the ingestion of substances including |
| [[Gastric Foreign Objects|foreign bodies]], spoiled or contaminated food, toxic plants ,chemicals and drugs (especially [[NSAIDs|non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs]]). | | [[Gastric Foreign Objects|foreign bodies]], spoiled or contaminated food, toxic plants ,chemicals and drugs (especially [[NSAIDs|non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs]]). |
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| ===Laboratory Tests=== | | ===Laboratory Tests=== |
− | Clinical pathology such as haematology and biochemistry can be used to rule out conditions such as [[Uraemia|uraemia]],[[Diabetes Mellitus#Diabetic Ketoacidosis| diabetic ketoacidosis]], hypoadrenocorticism], hepatic disease, hypercalcaemia and [[Pancreatitis - Dog and Cat|pancreatitis]]. | + | Clinical pathology such as haematology and biochemistry can be used to rule out conditions such as [[Uraemia|uraemia]],[[Diabetes Mellitus#Diabetic Ketoacidosis| diabetic ketoacidosis]], hypoadrenocorticism], hepatic disease, hypercalcaemia and [[Pancreatitis|pancreatitis]]. |
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| ===Radiography=== | | ===Radiography=== |
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| The prognosis is excellent if fluid and electrolyte balance is maintained. | | The prognosis is excellent if fluid and electrolyte balance is maintained. |
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
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| Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition)''' ''Merial'' | | Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition)''' ''Merial'' |
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