In extreme feline constipation cases, surgery is required to remove the hairball or other intestinal blockage because untreated constipation can cause a condition
called megacolon in which the muscular walls of the colon stretch and weaken.
Long term feline constipation can lead to a serious bowel condition known
as megacolon.
Cats
with megacolon often have bouts of diarrhea and vomiting as well as constipation that looks quite similar to IBD.
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If medical management fails, surgical treatment
of megacolon is often recommended.
Radiographs of the animal suffering
from megacolon will reveal the distended colon impacted with fecal material.
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In the «old days,»
megacolon cats (cats with abnormally large colons with compromised motility) were routinely treated with high fiber diets.
Some cats may
develop megacolon, a condition where the cat's colon stops functioning properly.
The treatment
for megacolon is to surgically remove most of the colon.
Constipation can lead to
megacolon if too much waste accumulates.]
In extreme situations (e.g.,
advanced megacolon), surgically removing the non-functioning portion of a cat's colon is the best way to promote a relatively normal lifestyle for cat and owner alike.
If your cat frequently suffers from constipation it could lead to bigger problems such as a condition
called megacolon, where the feces starts to stretch the wall of the colon and intenstines making it impossible to naturally defecate.
This is a chronic condition known
as megacolon, and is actually more common in cats than dogs.
However, if your cat has been diagnosed
with megacolon (and the colon consistently doesn't empty), ultimately surgery might in fact be the right option to restore quality of life to your cat.
CDI can cause symptoms from mild diarrhea to life - threatening
toxic megacolon.
In some cases, ultrasound will also be used to confirm the diagnosis
of megacolon and rule out other causes.
In my veterinary practice, we once treated a cat suffering
from megacolon.
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Feline megacolon is a progressive condition that leads to irreversible distension of the colon
Cats who are chronically constipated may
develop megacolon, a serious condition in which the colon (large intestine) becomes so distended / bloated that the tissue loses its ability to move contents along.
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For people with ulcerative colitis, toxic
megacolon is another possible reason for pain and a lack of bowel sounds.
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This massive enlargement of the colon and the resulting constipation is called
megacolon.
In addition, mechanical obstruction caused by tumors, foreign bodies, hairballs, and strictures can lead to
megacolon.
Depending on the results, the vet may suggest an x-ray or ultrasound examination of your cat's abdomen to check for possible intestinal motility problems (
megacolon).
Chronic constipation problems and a resulting ballooning of the cat's large intestine (
megacolon) are quite common conditions.
This chronic condition, called
megacolon, can cause a lifetime of recurrent constipation and distress.
This condition is called
megacolon.
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Diets high in fiber also help in the management of blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and the prevention of such disorders as
megacolon and diabetes.
Feline constipation, excessive vomiting, and in some cases more serious conditions such as
megacolon or intestinal blockage can occur.
Over time, the colon muscles can stretch from the stool building up in it, and in the final stages, your cat develops what is called
megacolon.
Some cats, however, may develop chronic constipation that becomes more frequent over time, and this may lead to a debilitating disease known as
megacolon.
Sadly, constipation resulted in
megacolon, and recurrent UTIs remained a constant concern.
Finally, I found a veterinary specialist who stabilized her urinary infections, and I found a combination of laxatives that worked for
the megacolon.
High fiber diets should not be used in cats with chronic constipation or
megacolon; instead all - meat diets are recommended.
If your cat can't poop at all, the large intestine can become stuffed with feces, resulting in
megacolon, which is also a serious condition.
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megacolon and other digestive motility disorders.