Author/Authors :
Mshelia, C. P. Usmanu Danfodiyo University - Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Nigeria , Adeyanju, J. B. University of Ilorin - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Nigeria , Abubakar, A. A. Usmanu Danfodiyo University - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Nigeria , Yakubu, A. S. Usmanu Danfodiyo University - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Nigeria , Jibril, A. Usmanu Danfodiyo University - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Nigeria , Kolo, M. Y. University of Maiduguri - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Nigeria , Garba, S. Usmanu Danfodiyo University - Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Nigeria , Jibrin, M. S. Usmanu Danfodiyo University - Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Nigeria , Balami, A. G. University of Maiduguri - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Nigeria
Abstract :
An 8-year old male, neutered Nigerian indigenous dog was presented to the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Sokoto because of chronic intermittent vomiting, off feed and progressive wasting. Physical examination of the abdomen revealed hard mass in the abdominal cavity. Survey abdominal radiography (lateral view) revealed impacted material along with electrical wire in the stomach. Standard gastrotomy was successfully performed to evacuate the gastric foreign body.
Keywords :
Dog , Foreign Body , Gastrotomy , Pica , Radiography
