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Symptoms of Proctitis (Rectal Inflammation) in Puppies
Dog enteritis refers to acute or chronic inflammation of the intestinal mucosa. Inflammatory bowel disease can occur as a condition that invades only the small intestine, but is more commonly seen as widespread inflammation of the stomach, small intestine, and colon.
Why does my dog have anal pain?
Anal pain may come from blocked anal glands, anal fissures, perianal abscess, fistula, or proctitis. Frequent crying from pain warrants a vet visit; for blocked glands, express and clean them, then treat inflammation.
Why Does Your Dog Spin and Bite Its Tail?
A dog spinning to bite its tail may just be bored, but it can also signal an itchy tail, impacted anal glands, selenium deficiency, or self-mutilation syndrome. Check the tail and rear, express glands regularly, fix the diet, and see a vet if it injures itself.
What to Do When Your Dog Has Difficulty Defecating
Straining to poop — painful, prolonged, or incomplete defecation — can be temporary or a sign of something serious. Causes range from simple constipation to masses, hernias, or prostate disease. Here is what the vet checks.
Pet Constipation: Causes, Signs, and Relief
Long-term constipation lets toxins reabsorb and can damage liver/kidneys. Causes range from hairballs to obesity, foreign objects, disease, and stress. Boost water, fiber, and exercise.
Common Gastrointestinal Diseases in Cats
Many diseases can affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea are common in GI disorders. Regurgitation (the effortless expulsion of stomach fluid, mucus, and undigested food from the esophagus) is frequent in esophageal disease.