GI tract- behaviour & pain Flashcards
1
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Brain-gut connection
A
- GI tract and CNS linked by sympathetic and parasympathetic
- Chronic stress= decrease gastric emptying, increase intestine contraction, lower water absorbtion
2
Q
Whats considered an abnormal behaviour?
A
- Normal but in wrong context
- Excessively
- Causing harm to animal
- Has no purpose
3
Q
Examples of abnormal behaviour
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- PICA
- Gulping
- Vomiting
- Tenesmus; straining
- Diarrhoea
- Scooting
- Bruxism
4
Q
Ways of recognising pain
A
- Posture
- Movement
- Vocalisation
- Eating habits
- Activity levels
- Sleep pattern
- Grooming