Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vomiting and choking in a 50-day-old German shepherd puppy
By Torad, Faisal A & Hassan, Elham A·Published in Topics in companion animal medicine·2015·Department of Surgery·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Gastroesophageal intussusception in a 50-day-old German shepherd dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 50-day-old German Shepherd puppy was brought to the vet after experiencing severe regurgitation, persistent vomiting, and difficulty breathing for 10 days following weaning. Unfortunately, the puppy was lethargic and in shock when examined and sadly passed away just before surgery could be performed. This case highlights the seriousness of gastroesophageal intussusception, a rare but life-threatening condition that can occur in young dogs, especially around weaning time. If your puppy is showing signs of vomiting or regurgitation, it's crucial to seek veterinary care immediately.
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Abstract
Gastroesophageal intussusception is a rare but life-threatening condition that requires immediate diagnosis and urgent surgical intervention. We describe the clinical, radiographic, ultrasonographic, and gross pathologic examinations of a 50-day-old German Shepherd dog with gastroesophageal intussusception associated with esophageal dilatation. The dog was brought to the clinic 10 days after weaning with a history of regurgitation, persistent vomiting, hematemesis, and dyspnea. On admission, the dog was lethargic with signs of shock and died just before surgery. Gastroesophageal intussusception should be considered in the differential diagnosis in dogs with progressive vomiting or regurgitation especially at the weaning time.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26041593/