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Chronic caecal faecolithiasis in a dog

R N White1

  • 1Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Royal Veterinary College, University of London, Hatfield, Hertfordshire.

The Journal of Small Animal Practice
|November 14, 1997
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A Jack Russell terrier experienced chronic caecal impaction due to mineralized feces. Surgical removal (typhlectomy) resolved the impaction, leading to a full recovery from this specific condition.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Chronic gastrointestinal signs including weight loss, lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea are common in dogs.
  • Caecal impaction is a rare but serious condition that can lead to significant morbidity.

Observation:

  • A 14-year-old spayed female Jack Russell terrier presented with a six-month history of progressive clinical signs.
  • Radiographic studies, including survey and positive contrast imaging, were crucial in diagnosing the caecal impaction.

Findings:

  • The dog was diagnosed with chronic caecal impaction caused by mineralized fecal material (faecolithiasis).
  • Surgical intervention, specifically a typhlectomy using a linear stapler, successfully addressed the impaction.
  • Histopathology confirmed faecolithiasis as the underlying cause of the impaction.

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Implications:

  • Typhlectomy is an effective surgical treatment for chronic caecal impaction in dogs.
  • Early diagnosis and surgical intervention can lead to a positive prognosis for dogs with faecolithiasis.
  • While the primary condition was resolved, underlying health issues like mitral regurgitation can impact long-term outcomes.