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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,
Chronic cases may progress to Obstipation, the faeces become so hard and dry that defecation is no longer possible and ultimately there is secondary degeneration of the colonic musculature.
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.