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Mechanic obstruction in 4 years old Labrador retriever

 

Owner complaint and history: a 4 years old Labrador male, didn’t eat for 3 days, he is apatic most of the time.

Mechanic Obstruction in a Dog

Clinical signs: the dog was dehydrated and appears very apathetic.

Mechanic Obstruction in a Dog

Diagnosis: an x ray imaging was made and revealed a white round mass in the abdominal cavity inside the intestinal mass apparently it’s a stone: mechanic obstruction.

Mechanic Obstruction in a Dog

Treatment and therapy: a surgery ( laperotomy) was made in order to find the obstruction and remove it. The abdomen cavity was opened via the lina alba. the intestinal were taken out until the place of the obstruction was found and then incision in the intestinal wall and removal of 6 cm round stone and 2 cm smaller stone as well. The intestinal were suture in 2 layers (Lambert suture).

Mechanic Obstruction in a Dog

Supportive care: anti biotic (Mynolox) and Melxicam (NSAID) to relief the pain.
Mechanic Obstruction in a Dog

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