1 Bile contains bile acids, which are critical for digestion and absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins in the small intestine. 2  Many waste products, including bilirubin, are eliminated from the body by secretion into bile and elimination in feces.
Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers and supports most of your abdominal organs. Peritonitis is usually caused by infection from bacteria or fungi.t's linked to a higher risk of peritonitis due to accidental contamination of the peritoneum by way of the catheter. Common causes of secondary peritonitis include: 1  A ruptured appendix, diverticulum, or stomach ulcer. 2  Digestive diseases such as Crohn's disease and diverticulitis. 3  Pancreatitis.
FIP is caused by a virus and can be fatal to cats. Learn how to prevent FIP. Feline Infectious Peritonitis -- or FIP -- is a viral infectious disease that affects wild and domesticated cats around the world. The disease is caused by certain strains of a virus called the coronavirus. Most strains of the coronavirus do not cause disease, but in a small percentage of affected cats the virus may progress into clinical FIP, which can be fatal. Here weâll look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment of FIP in cats.