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What Was Thought to Be Cat Constipation.......
My vet & I have been going a theory that my cat was constipated. For some
reason, until the third medication was tried, she did not do a full rectal exam. Today, in the preparation for performing an enema, the vet found something blocking "the way" out of the anus almost completely. The feces behind this growth or whatever it is seemed soft. No x-rays have been done yet. I'm seeing an internist on Monday as that it the earliest he's available in a 'specialty' clinic. The cat does defecate but it is a long struggle and sometimes things end up on the carpet. I am unsure what this blockage is and neither does my vet. Has anyone experienced this? Please contact me directly as well posting to this list at . Needless to say this has me VERY concerned and am frustrated that I can't do anything until Monday. The cat is otherwise in good spirits, has not lost weight, does not show any signs of fatigue, and her coat is good. Also no coughing. I appreciate this opportunity to hear from any of you. Thank you in advance, Steve I |
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What Was Thought to Be Cat Constipation.......
on Thu, 19 Apr 2007 15:48:43 GMT, "Steve Spector" wrote:
No x-rays have been done yet. Seems like that should have been done already. Since there is a blockage of some sort, I'd have my cat at an emergency hospital where a specialist could look at him sooner. That may be alarmist since the cat is still able to defecate, but that wouldn't stop me. -- Lynne "We are strong enough to stand tall tearlessly We are brave enough to bend to cry And sad enough to know We must laugh again" ~ Nikki Giovanni, 4/17/2007, Virginia Tech |
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What Was Thought to Be Cat Constipation.......
On Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:48:43 -0400, Steve Spector wrote:
My vet & I have been going a theory that my cat was constipated. For some reason, until the third medication was tried, she did not do a full rectal exam. Today, in the preparation for performing an enema, the vet found something blocking "the way" out of the anus almost completely. The feces behind this growth or whatever it is seemed soft. No x-rays have been done yet. I'm seeing an internist on Monday as that it the earliest he's available in a 'specialty' clinic. The cat does defecate but it is a long struggle and sometimes things end up on the carpet. I am unsure what this blockage is and neither does my vet. Has anyone experienced this? Please contact me directly as well posting to this list at . Needless to say this has me VERY concerned and am frustrated that I can't do anything until Monday. The cat is otherwise in good spirits, has not lost weight, does not show any signs of fatigue, and her coat is good. Also no coughing. I appreciate this opportunity to hear from any of you. Thank you in advance, Steve I Did the Vet consider "megacolon"? My understanding is with this condition the anus is too small or doesn't dilate. I have heard of babies having this problem. Best wishes. MLB |
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What Was Thought to Be Cat Constipation.......
On Thu 19 Apr 2007 11:48:43a, Steve Spector wrote in
rec.pets.cats.health+behav : Today, in the preparation for performing an enema, the vet found something blocking "the way" out of the anus almost completely. The feces behind this growth or whatever it is seemed soft. No x-rays have been done yet. I'd suspect megacolon. What the vet felt could be an anal stricture caused by straining. -- Cheryl |
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What Was Thought to Be Cat Constipation.......
Steve Spector wrote: My vet & I have been going a theory that my cat was constipated. For some Hi, I just woke up, my vision is a little bleary I thought your last name said sphincter |
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What Was Thought to Be Cat Constipation.......
On Apr 21, 9:52 am, Barry wrote:
Hi, I just woke up, my vision is a little bleary I thought your last name said sphincter Dream state residual? |
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