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Veterinary gastroenterology is the area of veterinary medicine that studies the gastrointestinal tract of animals, including the ingestion, digestion and absorption of food, as well as the functioning of the organs involved, such as the mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver and pancreas. It covers the diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect these organs, which are essential for the nutrition and health of animals. The digestive system varies according to the species, such as in dogs and cats, which have simple stomachs, and in ruminants, such as cattle, which have compartmentalized stomachs for microbial fermentation. The intestinal microbiota is also an important component, influencing the digestive and immunological health of animals.