Pain may also prevent caecotrophy, with consequent accumulation of caecotrophs around the anus. (There may also be a reduced appetite for caecotrophs with inappropriate diets.) This malodorous mass is often misinterpreted as diarrhoea by the owner, and predisposes to fly strike. Perineal skin may become inflamed, particularly if the passage of urine is impeded.<br><br> | Pain may also prevent caecotrophy, with consequent accumulation of caecotrophs around the anus. (There may also be a reduced appetite for caecotrophs with inappropriate diets.) This malodorous mass is often misinterpreted as diarrhoea by the owner, and predisposes to fly strike. Perineal skin may become inflamed, particularly if the passage of urine is impeded.<br><br> |