Signs of Kidney Failure The early indications of failing kidneys include a marked increase in water consumption (polydipsia) and in urination (polyuria); weight loss; apparent decline in appetite; and, in some cases, occasional vomiting. If these signs are observed, the owner should seek veterinary consultation at once.
Function: Chemical digestion of food and absorption of nutrients into your blood. Longest section of your digestive tract. Your small intestine is around five metres long, making it the longest section of your digestive tract. Although it is longer than your large intestine it has a smaller diameter. This is why it's called the small intestine.
How the Small Intestine Works Print Email The small intestine, or small bowel, is a hollow tube about 20 feet long that runs from the stomach to the beginning of the large intestine. The small intestine breaks down food from the stomach and absorbs much of the nutrients from the food. The small intestine has three parts: