Jul
9
2008
My cat is about 8 years old, came as a stray, so am not sure of his age. He has been…
Megacolon (an enlarged colon - often for an unknown reason) is one of the most frustrating conditions we deal with. Cisapride and lactulose remain the mainstay of therapy. We often start these drugs at a low dose and then increase as needed dependent on the weight and condition of our patient. Diet manipulation can also be helpful for some cats. Increasing fluid intake can help. It’s also important to rule out any medical conditions that may be contributing to the megacolon. Your veterinarian should be able to talk to you about any options to increase medications or add in any of these other treatments.
Original post by Cat Advice (Emotional): Purina® Cat Chow® Mentor Amy Shojai and software by Elliott Back
