by Caroline Chile, PhDColitis in dogs is an inflammation of the colon, which is the large bowel or large intestine, where ingested food turns into poop. Your dog’s colon is where digested food moves from the small intestine where most of the nutrients are absorbed...
Medically Reviewed by Amy Flowers, DVM on February 13, 2024Written by Lori M. King, PhDWhat Is Pancreatitis in Dogs?Pancreatitis is the medical word for inflammation (swelling and pain) in the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ next to your dog’s stomach that...
What Is Colitis in Dogs? Colitis is a general term that refers to inflammation of a dog’s colon, also known as the large intestine. The colon is the last part of the gastrointestinal system, following the small intestine. By the time food gets to a dog’s colon, most...
