Help Needed! My Bullie Has megacolon!!

[Chunksmama]

Thanks [MENTION=2014]JeannieCO[/MENTION]!


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[Vicaroo1000]

I have never heard of this, but looked it up on the web -- hopefully, you baby will be OK and home with you in no time. Hugs and prayers for a quick recovery.

[h=3]Treatment[/h]
Most patients affected with megacolon will need to be hospitalized for initial fluid therapy, both to rehydrate the body and to correct electrolyte imbalances. The colon can then be gently evacuated. Your veterinarian will administer anesthesia to your dog, and then manually inject warm water enemas and water-soluble jelly, allowing for the easy extraction of feces with a gloved finger or sponged forceps. If the problem is recurrent or especially severe, and is not responding to medical management, as in the case of irreversible colonic inertia, surgery may be necessary to repair the colon. Most dog can be cured of recurrent megacolon after undergoing subtotal colectomy surgery.

**muah** Thank you.

 

[kazzy220]

I'm late finding this ... I have no experience of this but I hope your bully is feeling much better soon. Sounds like they are in the right place, and with medical treatment that there is a good chance of your bully recovering!!

 

[Davidh]

I have no experience with this, but from what I have read it sounds like it is manageable.

 

[stacif]

My baby is home. She has passed 10 lbs of bowel!!! Now the doctor wants to keep a close watch on her. X-rays every couple of days and small meals. This has been a nightmare. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers!!

 

[Tracy T]

I bet she's feeling a lot better with all of that out of her. Wow! I'm so glad things have gone well thus far, and we will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Tracy n Winston

 

[Chunksmama]

So glad to hear she is home and well. Hope it was a one time thing; keep us updated


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[2BullyMama]

My baby is home. She has passed 10 lbs of bowel!!! Now the doctor wants to keep a close watch on her. X-rays every couple of days and small meals. This has been a nightmare. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers!!

So happy she is back home with you!! Prayers and positive thoughts for her to continue on the road to better thngs