You can search our Cat Links and Resource Directory with this plugin. Colitis - In brief colitis is inflammation of the colon which is another term for the large intestine.
Stools seem unusually hard.
There is unproductive straining. Veterinary assistance may or may not be needed. However, sometimes the condition is more complex. This webpage also discusses recurring constipation and obstipation, and treatments for each. Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Inflammatory bowel disease refers to the condition that results when cells involved in inflammation and immune response are called into the lining of the GI tract.