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Colonic Impaction - Dog and Cat (view source)
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==Description==
==Description==
Colonic impaction is inintractable constipation which can occur in all species, especially in the dog and cat. - main cause is dehydrated faecal material.
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==
==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==