An 8-month old MN Cockapoo dog was presented with a history of vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, lethargy, and painful abdomen. Leukocytosis was present on CBC, whereas serum biochemistry panel was within normal limits.
An 8-month old MN Cockapoo dog was presented with a history of vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, lethargy, and painful abdomen. Leukocytosis was present on CBC, whereas serum biochemistry panel was within normal limits.
Case Study
Gastrointestinal foreign body in a 8 month old MN Cockapoo dog
DX
Gastrointestinal fabric and linear foreign body
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Gastrointestinal fabric and linear foreign body.
Image Interpretation
Image 1 and 2: The pyloric outflow was obstructed by a fabric type foreign body continuing in a linear fashion through the small intestinal lumen with accordion pleating and anchored in the jejunum. Image 3: Mild fluid dilation stomach.
Outcome
The dog was treated with IV fluids, Pepcid, Cefazolin, Fentanyl patch, and a food trial. There was a good improvement and after being discharged the owner reported that the pet was doing well. The foreign body was present with mild to moderate gastric fluid accumulation. Given the patients response to rehydration and medical treatment the patient passed the abnormal material.
Comments
No video is available on this patient.
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Dietary – change, indiscretion, hypersensitivity. Infectious (viral, protozoal, helminths, bacterial.); GI pathology – foreign body ;Toxins, peritonitis.
Sampling
None
Patient Information
Patient Name :
Tucker R
Gender :
Male, Neutered
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
04_00173
Clinical Signs
- Abdominal Pain
- Anorexia
- Diarrhea
- Lethargy
- Vomiting
Exam Finding
- Abdominal Pain
Images
CBC
- WBC, High
Clinical Signs
- Abdominal Pain
- Anorexia
- Diarrhea
- Lethargy
- Vomiting