28/09/2025
Paralytic ileus, also referred to as functional or adynamic ileus, is a clinical gastrointestinal (GI) disorder characterised by a temporary, reversible, or persistent impairment of intestinal motility resulting in a functional obstruction in the absence of a primary mechanical obstruction. In companion animals, such as dogs and cats, the normal, wave-like contractions of the intestine, known as peristalsis, are either absent or significantly reduced, leading to the accumulation of gas and fluid within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which causes bloating, pain, and other gastrointestinal signs. This stasis mimics the symptoms of a physical blockage, but the core issue is a functional paralysis of the intestinal musculature and its corresponding nervous control.
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Paralytic ileus, also referred to as functional or adynamic ileus, is a clinical gastrointestinal (GI) disorder characterised by a temporary, reversible, or persistent impairment of intestinal motility resulting in a functional obstruction in the absence of a primary mechanical obstruction. In compa...