Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Description:
Also called Inflammatory Bowel Disease or Syndrome or IBD, a condition of chronic inflammation in the small or large intestine. This causes the body's normal digestive functions to become irregular and typically painful and uncomfortable for the animal. May be related to stress, food allergies, infection or parasites.
Symptoms: Symptoms include constipation, diarrhea, bloating, abdominal pain, gas, and irregular bowel movements.
Treatment: May require anti-inflammatory medication. Often times, adjusting the animal to a proper and regular diet specific to its needs will help.
Breeds prone to Irritable Bowel Syndrome include:
Consider a pet health insurance plan for your pet to cover the costs of treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Accidents and illnesses can happen unexpectedly and veterinary treatment can get expensive quickly which is why cat or dog insurance is a good idea. Trupanion offers a maximum coverage policy that is straightforward, fair, and affordable.
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