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Caecal impaction in a dog

K L Wells1, R M Bright, K N Wright

  • 1University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville 37901-1071, USA.

The Journal of Small Animal Practice
|October 1, 1995
PubMed
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A seven-year-old Dobermann experienced anorexia due to impacted feces in the cecum. Surgical removal of the cecum (typhlectomy) successfully resolved the condition, with no reported recurrence.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Canine Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Intestinal obstructions are a common concern in veterinary medicine.
  • Cecal impaction, while less common, can lead to significant gastrointestinal distress in dogs.
  • Anorexia in canines can indicate serious underlying conditions.