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.
The most common risk factors for primary spontaneous peritonitis include: Liver disease with cirrhosis. Such disease often causes a buildup of abdominal fluid (ascites) that can become infected. Kidney failure getting peritoneal dialysis.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.
In large animals, peritonitis is most commonly seen in cattle, less often in horses, and rarely diagnosed in pigs, sheep, and goats. It is a serious and often fatal condition in cats (FIP). For common causes of peritonitis in various species, see Table: Common Causes of Peritonitis.