Indian Journal of Veterinary Research (The)
  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 30
  • Issue: 1

Surgical management of caecal faecolithiasis in a pure breed dog

  • Author:
  • Akash, Ajijul Hoque, Mohar Singh, Dipanshu Bisht, Islam, A.C. Saxena, M. Hoque
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Published Online: Oct 20, 2021
  • Page Number: 44 to 46

Abstract

The clinical findings and radiography showed impaction in caecum in a pure breed dogs with history of intermittent vomiting, anorexia and absence of defecation a tentatively. Exploratory laparotomy was done to confirm the case. Faecoliths were removed after making an incision on caecum (Typhlotomy). The animal recovered after the surgical procedure without showing further clinical signs.

Keywords

Caecal faecolithiasis, Exploratory laparotomy, Pure breed dog