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  • 1Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA.

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|May 8, 2023
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Feline dysautonomia, a rare condition, can lead to severe gastrointestinal issues like megaesophagus and vomiting. This case highlights gastroesophageal intussusception as a critical, previously unreported complication in young dysautonomic kittens.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Comparative Pathology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Feline dysautonomia is an uncommon neurological disorder affecting the autonomic nervous system.
  • Reports of affected littermates are rare, and affected cats are typically older than the subjects in this study.
  • Clinical signs often include megaesophagus, vomiting, and regurgitation.
Keywords:
Megaesophagusaspirationgastroesophageal intussusceptionmydriasispilocarpine

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