There are many potential causes
of obstipation, including congenital megacolon (presumed to be due to developmental abnormalities of the intestinal nervous system) and either congenital, traumatic, or acquired diseases of the bones in the pelvis, but over half result from idiopathic megacolon.
Not exact matches
Even though patients may resume walking after treatment
of pelvic fracture with cage rest, callus formation and / or pelvic collapse may result in chronic
obstipation.
Without treatment, constipation can lead to
obstipation (blockage and distension
of the colon with large amounts feces), which is a life - threatening condition.
If things get bad enough, your cat may develop
obstipation, which is a blockage
of the intestines, and may require surgery.
Diseases
of the Stomach and Intestines in Small Animals: Colitis in Small Animals, Constipation and
Obstipation in Small Animals, Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Small Animals
A surprising number
of cats have problems with constipation (abnormal accumulation
of feces and difficulty defecating), and similar but more serious conditions such as
obstipation (complete obstruction
of the colon by feces) and megacolon (damaged nerves and muscles in the colon causing an inability to defecate).