GI Stasis (Ileus)
Decreased GI motility — a clinical emergency in rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and equines. Management combines prokinetics, analgesia, hydration, and species-appropriate fibre intake. Untreated GI stasis is rapidly fatal in obligate hindgut fermenters.
GI Stasis (Ileus) by species
Drugs cited for gi stasis (ileus) (8)
- Cisapride(Propulsid)Gastrointestinal
- Cisapride Compounded Oral(Propulsid Compounded)Miscellaneous
- Lidocaine Antiarrhythmic(Xylocaine)Cardiovascular
- Maropitant Exotic(Cerenia)Gastrointestinal
- Meloxicam(Metacam)Analgesic
- Metoclopramide(Reglan)Gastrointestinal
- Prucalopride(Motegrity, Resolor)Gastrointestinal
- Ranitidine(Zantac)Gastrointestinal
Each drug page lists the dose, citation, and species-specific rules. Verify against current literature before prescribing.