Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Gastric pythiosis in a dog
- Journal:
- Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology
- Year:
- 2025
- Authors:
- Soares, Yanca G. S. et al.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 10-month-old dog was having problems with vomiting blood and diarrhea after eating plastic bags. An ultrasound showed that the dog had inflammation in the abdomen and several ulcers in the stomach. The dog needed surgery, and during the operation, the vets found many ulcers in the stomach lining. They removed the damaged part of the stomach, but unfortunately, the dog did not recover from the surgery.
Abstract
A 10-month-old dog with a history of vomiting with blood and diarrhea after ingesting plastic bags. An ultrasound examination revealed peritonitis and multiple gastric ulcers. The dog was referred for surgery. During the surgical procedure, extensive ulcers were observed in the stomach mucosa. A gastrectomy of the affected region was performed. The dog didn’t recover from the surgical procedure.
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