Kidneys—(urine) acidOMNIVORES
Includes:
Birds (including chickens, turkeys, etc.), hogs and dogsDiet:
Some meat, vegetables, fruits, roots and some barksDigestive system:
Tongue—moderate to rough
Salivary glands—underactive
Stomach—moderate gastric acids (HCL and pepsin) Small intestines—
somewhat sacculated, which accounts for their ability to eat
vegetables
Liver—complex and larger proportionally than that of humansEliminative system:
Colon—shorter than human colon, with minimal absorption GI tract—ten
times the length of the spineExtremities (limbs):
Hands—hoofs, claws, and paws
Feet—hoofs, claws, and paws
Quadrupeds—walks on all four extremities; except for birds, which have
and walk on two legs onlyIntegumentary system:
Skin—smooth, oily, hair or feathers
Sweat glands—very minimal; only around snout (hogs) and foot pads
(dogs) and none on birdsSkeletal system:
Teeth—tusk-like canine teeth or beaks
Jaws—multi-directional