Can a cat's torn intestinal lining or bowel heal without surgery?

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Can a cat heal itself naturally from a tear in its intestinal lining or colon lining? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

No this is not generally something that will repair itself. A perforation of the intestines needs to be operated on surgically in order to heal. The mesentery in the intestines will attempt to plug the hole by adhering to the area, but this is not guaranteed and also has a high risk of peritonitis (infection in the belly) as well as creating a rent (hole that other abdominal organs can then get trapped in). Therefore, the best advise is to surgically close the hole, investigate the area to make sure no foreign material needs to also be removed, and then flush the belly to clear out any septic material. I hope that this information was helpful. Best wishes and take care.

Can a cat's torn intestinal lining or bowel heal without surgery?

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