The main causes of intestinal obstruction in dogs are mechanical intestinal obstruction and functional intestinal obstruction. The main cause of mechanical intestinal obstruction is related to foreign bodies, and the main cause of functional intestinal obstruction is the motor function of the intestinal wall muscles. disorder. The main clinical symptoms are depression, loss of appetite, vomiting, abdominal pain, reduced or even cessation of defecation. In severe cases, it may cause gastrointestinal ulcers, perforation, and even death. It is recommended to confirm the type of intestinal obstruction first, and then treat according to the diagnosed type.

1. Mechanical intestinal obstruction

If the dog accidentally eats some indigestible items, these items cannot be digested and absorbed, which will cause gastrointestinal blockage and obstruction. In this case, the only option is to perform surgery on the dog to remove the foreign body, and at the same time perform antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and protect the gastrointestinal mucosa.

2. Functional intestinal obstruction

Functional intestinal obstruction is usually related to intestinal peristalsis function. The main reason is disorder of intestinal wall muscle movement, causing intestinal intussusception or intestinal spasm, affecting the discharge of intestinal contents, causing intestinal obstruction. In this case, drugs that enhance gastrointestinal motility can be used to speed up intestinal motility and restore gastrointestinal function.

Note: Intestinal obstruction is difficult to detect by hand. The best way is to use endoscopy or artificial imaging to examine it.