Do Dogs Get Intussusception?

Signs and Symptoms: Dogs and cats that develop intussusceptions have generally been having episodes of diarrhea or vomiting before the intussusception occurs. Small volumes of bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, or a palpable abdominal mass are suggestive of an intussusception.

How common is intussusception in dogs?

Intussusception is when a part of the intestine telescopes or folds in on itself. It can occur in pets of all shapes and sizes. Around 80% of affected animals are less than a year old and, in dogs, those under three months are at highest risk.

How does intussusception happen in dogs?

Causes of Intussusception in Dogs

A foreign body may get stuck in the intestinal tract and then cause an obstruction. If this occurs, normal peristalsis in the intestines as it tries to move the foreign body through the intestines can result in part of the intestines telescoping or folding over itself.