Symptoms

Straining or pain when passing stool

The animal remains in a posture for an extended time, strains, vocalizes or tries again while passing stool (often scant, soft, or mucoid in character).

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Diseases that may be associated

These signs can have several origins — this list is neither exhaustive nor a diagnosis.

Colon and rectal tumors or polyps in cats

Cat · Other · Digestives

Acute colitis in cats (large intestine diarrhea)

Cat · Other · Digestives

Rectal prolapse in kittens

Cat · Other · Digestives

Acute colitis in dogs (large intestinal diarrhea)

Dog · Other · Digestives

Perineal Hernia in Dogs

Dog · Other · Digestives

Anal sac disease in dogs (impaction, inflammation, abscess)

Dog · Other · Digestives

Anal Sac Adenocarcinoma in Dogs

Dog · Other · Digestives

Anal Furunculosis in Dogs (Perianal Fistulas)

Dog · Other · Digestives

Anal sac disease in cats (impaction, inflammation, abscess)

Cat · Other · Digestives

Whipworm infection in dogs

Dog · Parasitic · Parasites

Trichuriasis

Sheep, Goat · Parasitic · Parasites

Esophagostomosis

Sheep, Goat · Parasitic · Parasites

Chabertiosis

Sheep, Goat · Parasitic · Parasites

Coccidiosis

Domestic rabbit, Chicken · Parasitic · Parasites

Cat food allergy

Cat · Other · Digestives

Megacolon and constipation in cats

Cat · Other · Digestives

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This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for a veterinary consultation. If you have any concerns about your animal's health, consult a veterinarian.

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