Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Intestinal volvulus causing severe illness in German shepherd dogs
By Cairó, J et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·1999·Hospital Veterinari Canis, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Intestinal volvulus in dogs: a study of four clinical cases.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Four German shepherd dogs were diagnosed with intestinal volvulus, a serious condition where the intestines twist and cut off blood supply. Symptoms included severe abdominal pain and vomiting, and despite attempts to diagnose and treat them, three of the dogs were euthanized due to the severity of their condition. Unfortunately, by the time the volvulus was identified, the damage to their intestines was too severe to recover. This highlights the importance of prompt veterinary attention for dogs showing signs of severe abdominal distress.
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Abstract
Four cases of intestinal volvulus in German shepherd dogs are described. A definitive diagnosis was achieved by exploratory laparotomy in three cases and after necropsy in the remaining animal. Clinical signs, laboratory investigations and radiological changes are reported for three of the dogs. These dogs were all euthanased. Treatment of complete intestinal volvulus is difficult. By the time the condition is diagnosed, the pathological changes are irreversible, with consequent poor prognosis.
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