11.3 GA hereditary, congenital and developmental disorders and other abnormalities

occlusion or nonexistence of normal body opening or tubular formation; may occur in anus, bile duct or esophagus

incomplete closure in midline of palate

cleft upper lip, so called because of resemblance to normal rabbit appearance

abnormality of cats and dogs associated with loss of muscle function and dilation of colon

failure to relax of smooth muscle fibers of GI tract

absence of hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions

lack of appetite

accumulation of fluid in abdominal cavity

generalized poor nutrition

formation of stone (plural)

gallstones

accumulation of chyle in peritoneal cavity resulting from thoracic duct obstruction

liver disease with progressive destruction of liver cells

acute, paroxysmal abdominal pain

sluggish bowel with difficult or incomplete evacuation

flatulent discharge from bowel

vice of horses in which solid object is grasped with incisor teeth, neck is arched and pulled back and air is swallowed

destruction of enamel, dentin or cementum of tooth resulting in tooth decay and cavities

frequent discharge of abnormally liquid feces

presence of pouches in intestines protruding through intestinal wall

indigestion

vomiting

stone in intestines

belching

stonelike fecal mass

abnormal opening between two organs or between a hollow organ and body surface, commonly found in GI system

pain in stomach

stone in stomach

bad breath

escape of blood into peritoneal cavity

enlarged liver

protrusion of organ or part through its normal containing structures (also called ruture)

abnormal accumulation of fluid in tissues or body cavity (also called dropsy)

excessive hydrochloric acid in gastric secretion

excessive bile secretion

abnormally high concentration of glucose in blood

excessive pancreatic insulin secretion

abormally increased hemolytic function of spleen

condition caused by excessive ingestion of vitamins, especially A and D

deficiency of hydrochloric acid in stomach

low blood glucose level

disease caused by deficiency of one or more essential vitamins

jaundice; yellow discoloration of skin, sclera, mucous membranes and excretions

obstruction of intestines with colic, vomiting, fever and dehydration

inability to control fecal evacuation

prolapse of portion of intestine into lumen of immediately adjacent portion

icterus; yellowish tinge of skin, sclerae, and other tissues, with deposits of bile pigments in excretions

failure of proper closure of jaws because of malposition of teeth

cyst or polyp containing mucus

sick sensation often resulting in vomiting

extreme constipation caused by intestinal obstruction

gastric mass composed of vegetable matter

licking or eating foreign materials

extreme thirst

ravenous eating

pain in or near rectum and anus

rectal prolapse

chronic, intense itching of anal region

spasm of pylorus of stomach

disorder caused by deficiency of vitamin D intake, chiefly affecting calcification of bones with resulting bending and deformation of bones

disease resulting from vitamin C (ascorbic acid) deficiency; primates and guinea pigs susceptible

enlarged spleen

narrowing of opening or passage

painful, ineffective straining to defecate or urinate

hair ball

lesion on surface of mucous membrane or skin caused by disintegration of inflamed necrotic tissue

intestinal obstruction caused by twisting of bowel

forcible expulsion of gastric contents through mouth

dryness of the mouth caused by insufficient secretion of saliva