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|Articles|June 14, 2010

Today's Daily Dose: Esophageal disorders

An important factor in patients with esophagitis.

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“The crux of the problem in patients with esophagitis is that while the stomach is accustomed to acid, a damaged esophagus is not. Amounts of acid that would be negligible for the stomach may perpetuate and worsen esophageal ulceration or erosion.”

-Michael D. Willard, DVM, MS, DACVIM

From Recognizing and treating esophageal disorders in dogs and cats

 

 


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