Computed radiographic diagnosis and management of non metallic enteric foreign body in a dog Jhirwal S.K.*, Gharu S., Bishnoi P., Gahlot T.K. Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (RAJUVAS), Bikaner-334001 (Rajasthan) *Corresponding author. E-mail: jhirwal72@gmail.com
Online published on 16 September, 2024. Abstract A dog was presented with history of inappetence, depression, vomiting, excessive salivation, constipation and other abnormalities of defecation including unproductive straining instances of defecation, presence of blood in faeces, reduced volume of faeces and even diarrhoea. Computed radiograph revealed a linear foreign body in small intestine. The dog was administered with 5 percent Normal saline, Inj. Ceftriaxone and Tazobactam and injection Meloxicam. Besides these, laxative was also given orally. Next day, dog vomited out the foreign body causing relief from obstruction. Improvement was noticed in feeding and voiding habits of dog. The dog recovered uneventfully. Top Keywords Computed radiography, Dog, Foreign body, Gastro-intestinal. Top |