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.
Purpose. The small intestine is the part of the digestive system that absorbs much of the liquid and nutrients from food. It consists of three segments: the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum; and is followed by the large intestine (colon). A small bowel resection may be performed to treat the following conditions: 1  Crohn's disease. 2  This condition is characterized by a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the digestive tract.