Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology Bombay Veterinary College Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University Parel, Mumbai-400012 (Maharashtra)
Online published on 31 August, 2012.
A tom cat was presented with history of inability to pass stools since last one month. Survey radiograph clearly indicated feces in the intestinal loops. Haematological parameters were within the normal range and colotomy was then performed. The colon was approached through a ventral midline celiotomy and the animal was kept on intravenous fluids for the next three days and on the fifth post-operative day animal passed loose stools. The cat's owners were advised to include water and salt to cat food to prevent re-occurrence.
Colon, Colotomy, Constipation, Faeces, Impaction
