The colon begins in the pelvic area. It extends forward on the right side of the floor of the abdomen until it reaches
the diaphragm. It then turns left in the shape of a horseshoe and extends toward the pelvic area. Here, the colon
coils, similar to the small intestine, except it is larger than for the small intestine. The colon then extends toward the
rear of the animal where it joins the rectum. Waste is eliminated through the anus.