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Mechanic obstruction in 4 years old Labrador retriever
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Related Categories: Internal Medicine, Mechanic obstruction
Owner complaint and history: a 4 years old Labrador male, didn’t eat for 3 days, he is apatic most of the time.

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

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.

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).

Supportive care: anti biotic (Mynolox) and Melxicam (NSAID) to relief the pain.












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