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Colonic Impaction - Dog and Cat (view source)
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==Treatment==
==Treatment==
The treatment depends on the severity and duration of the impaction.
The treatment depends on the severity and duration of the impaction.
Dehydrated patients should receive IV fluid therapy, with correction of any concurrent electrolyte and acid-base abnormalities.
Dehydrated patients should receive IV fluid therapy, with correction of any concurrent electrolyte and acid-base abnormalities.
A warm water enema can be used to soften and allow the impaction to pass. Laxatives such as Emollient laxatives (docusate sodium), Stimulant laxatives (bisacodyl), saline laxatives and disaccharide laxatives (lactulose) are also beneficial.
A warm water enema can be used to soften and allow the impaction to pass. Laxatives such as Emollient laxatives (docusate sodium), Stimulant laxatives (bisacodyl), saline laxatives and disaccharide laxatives (lactulose) are also beneficial.
Cisapride, a motility modifier is indicated in early cases of megacolon.
Cisapride, a motility modifier is indicated in early cases of megacolon.
Owners should be educated with regard to management. An appropriate wet diet should be fed, dietary supplementation with bran is helpful in some cases, water should be freely available and fresh and activity should be encouraged.