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Old 02-05-2009, 07:52 AM   #10
stinkygummybear
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Okay question if my yorkie does have this....Do you think I should take him to the vet and explain the vet what is going on with Stinky?

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Originally Posted by bchgirl View Post
Reflux is inflammation that causes the backup of gastric fluid into the esophagus.

Young puppies can have a weak schpincter (sp?) muscle that allows the fluids to come back up from the stomach. This muscle is like a little flap that keeps the fluids in their tummies.

You don't want the acid from his tummy coming back up all the time. It eats away at their esophagus
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