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Dog death caused by bullet injury seen on X-ray

By Aniruddha Banerjee·Published in Exploratory Animal and Medical Research·2017·Department of Veterinary Pathology, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences,, Kolkata. West Bengal, India, IN

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Original publication title: RADIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF CANINE DEATH DUE TO PROJECTILE INJURY - A CASE REPORT

Species:
dog

Plain-English summary

A dog was found deceased, and a post-mortem examination revealed that the cause of death was a projectile injury, as shown by radiographic (X-ray) findings in the thoracic cavity. Unfortunately, the specifics of the injury were not detailed, but it was clear that the trauma led to the dog's death. This case highlights the importance of understanding how severe injuries can affect pets.

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Abstract

Reason of death of a dog was analysed by radiographic findings of thoracic cavity during post mortem examination and the specific cause of death was diagnosed as due to projectile injury.

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