Cats are masters of mystery — especially when it comes to their health. Often, their discomfort goes unnoticed until a ...

Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a chronic disease for which there is currently no known cure. The primary sign of the condition is inflammation of the colon and ...

This condition, especially prevalent in cats, can cause serious quality-of-life issues if left untreated. Read on Texas A&M ...

In 10% to 20% of cases, PSC can lead to a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma affecting the bile ducts. Bowel Perforation and Toxic Megacolon Bowel perforation is a rare but potentially life ...

Clostridioides difficile, a spore-forming and anaerobic gram-positive bacterium, causes a wide-spectrum diarrheal disease that can ultimately lead to life-threatening conditions such as toxic ...

The goal in treating ulcerative colitis is to reduce the inflammation, hopefully leading to remission. The two leading treatment options are medication and surgery. Approximately 70 percent of ...

Often, their discomfort goes unnoticed until a serious issue arises. One such condition that deserves attention is megacolon—a severe form of constipation that, if left untreated, can ...

Severe conditions of constipation in dogs may result from chronic constipation. Obstipation will imply that your dog is unable to defecate at all. Megacolon will be a situation where the colon gets ...

Cats who suffer from a variety of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders may benefit from regular use of cisapride, a medication that can help your cat manage GI ailments such as chronic constipation or ...