Difference between revisions of "Colonic Impaction - Dog and Cat"
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Colonic impaction is inintractable constipation which can occur in all species, | + | Colonic impaction is inintractable constipation which can occur in all species, including the dog and cat. There are hardened faeces in the colon and a delayed or failure of faecal passage. The cause may be primary, |
==Signalment== | ==Signalment== | ||
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==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
===Clinical signs=== | ===Clinical signs=== | ||
| + | * Failure to pass faeces | ||
| + | * Tenesmus | ||
| + | * Dyschezia | ||
| + | * Anorexia | ||
| + | * Lethargy | ||
| + | * Vommiting | ||
| + | On abdominal palpation the colon is distented with firm faecal material. Digital rectal examination will reveal hardened faecal balls. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
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Description
Colonic impaction is inintractable constipation which can occur in all species, including the dog and cat. There are hardened faeces in the colon and a delayed or failure of faecal passage. The cause may be primary,
Signalment
Diagnosis
Clinical signs
- Failure to pass faeces
- Tenesmus
- Dyschezia
- Anorexia
- Lethargy
- Vommiting
On abdominal palpation the colon is distented with firm faecal material. Digital rectal examination will reveal hardened faecal balls.