You should seek the advice of your veterinarian if your pet is ill as only he or she can correctly advise on the diagnosis and recommend the treatment that is most appropriate for your pet.

In surgical parlance "Taxis" is not a reference to public transport vehicles !

When a loop of bowel passes through the abdominal wall eg through a hernial ring  or through a rupture, the process of pushing it back into the abdomen is called "Taxis". 

 Last updated : October 2013