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Can a cat with megacolon have normal bowel movements?

Can a cat with megacolon have normal bowel movements?

Surgery was successful and Buster did very well in the following weeks and months. The body, being the amazing machine it is, adapts over time and after a few weeks Buster began to have normal bowel movements again. He went on to live a happy and healthy life.

How old do cats have to be to have idiopathic megacolon?

Cats affected with idiopathic megacolon are usually between 5–9 years old. Diagnosing the condition usually happens long after constipation has been present, especially in a multiple cat household, or when cats are indoor/outdoor. In these cases, owners may not be aware of their cat’s normal bowel habits.

What to give a 12 year old cat with megacolon?

Megacolon in a 12-year-old cat. Garfield, a 12-pound, 8-year-old domestic shorthair cat, had become constipated in the past few months. His family veterinarian initially prescribed psyllium fiber (Metamucil). Then, a few weeks later, the vet prescribed methylcellulose fiber (Citrucel).

Can you give an enema to a cat with megacolon?

Cats should never receive an enema during the preop period. Otherwise, it dramatically increases the risk of fecal leakage during the anastomosis. Fibers may help in the early stages of idiopathic megacolon when the colon still has some ability to contract.

Surgery was successful and Buster did very well in the following weeks and months. The body, being the amazing machine it is, adapts over time and after a few weeks Buster began to have normal bowel movements again. He went on to live a happy and healthy life.

Cats affected with idiopathic megacolon are usually between 5–9 years old. Diagnosing the condition usually happens long after constipation has been present, especially in a multiple cat household, or when cats are indoor/outdoor. In these cases, owners may not be aware of their cat’s normal bowel habits.

Megacolon in a 12-year-old cat. Garfield, a 12-pound, 8-year-old domestic shorthair cat, had become constipated in the past few months. His family veterinarian initially prescribed psyllium fiber (Metamucil). Then, a few weeks later, the vet prescribed methylcellulose fiber (Citrucel).

Who is most at risk for megacolon in cats?

It has been found that 12 percent of cases are Siamese. Megacolon can also occur in Manx cats with sacral spinal cord deformity. Cats with recurrent episodes of constipation or disorders that lead to constipation are more at risk of developing megacolon.