181/22 | Clinical & Field Article | Veterinary Clinical Medicine
Obstipation in a Pig - A Case Report From Nagaland
K.Kuotsu, M.G.Jayathangaraj, S.Ozukum, Laltlankimi, N.Bhumapatidevi, N.Kuotsu and G.DasDepartment of Veterinary Clinical Complex and Department of Veterinary Medicine College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Jalukie, Nagaland
Published in the Indian Veterinary Journal August 2022: 99 (8) - pages 64 to 66(Received: , Accepted: )
Abstract
A case of obstipation (severe case of constipation) has been documented in a domestic pig reared at Jalukie, Nagaland state. The animal was attended with parenteral administration of flunixinmeglumine, along with meloxicam, enrofloxacin and intravenous fluids. However, failing to respond properly to the adapted therapy which included administration of lactulose by oral route, in addition to the soap-water enema, surgical intervention was adapted and animal recovered uneventfully
Key Words: obstipation, flunixinmeglumine, enema, surgery