Does My Dog Have A Gastrointestinal Obstruction?

Does your dog vomits, often with secretions rich in hydrochloric acid?

Does your dog show signs of dehydration?

Does your dog exhibit sluggishness or weakness?

Has your dog lost weight?

Does your dog have diarrhea?

Your dog doesn't show any symptoms of gastrointestinal obstruction. Gastrointestinal obstruction is defined as the partial or complete blockage of the flow of nutrients ingested into the body, and/or secretions from the stomach into and through the intestines. Dogs with a tendency to ingest foreign bodies are the most at risk. Be aware of this and take proper precautions. For example, do not leave garbage bins accessible to your pet.

Your dog shows one common symptom of gastrointestinal obstruction. However, since most symptoms of this condition are non-specific it cannot be conclusively said that your pet does suffer from GI obstruction. Your veterinarian will examine your dog and confirm if your dog does have GI obstruction. One diagnostic procedure that may be useful for confirming gastric and nearby intestinal obstruction is an endoscopy. Other tests that may prove useful include urine analysis and abdominal ultrasounds.

Your dog shows several common symptoms of gastrointestinal obstruction. However, since most symptoms of this condition are non-specific it cannot be conclusively said that your pet does suffer from GI obstruction. Your veterinarian will examine your dog and confirm if your dog does have GI obstruction. If the GI obstruction is confirmed the treatment most likely will consist of surgery to remove the obstructing body, as well as any necessary treatment to address secondary effects, such as administration of IV fluids to avoid dehydration.

Your dog shows all common symptoms of gastrointestinal obstruction. Your veterinarian will examine your dog and confirm if your dog does have GI obstruction. One diagnostic procedure that may be useful for confirming gastric and nearby intestinal obstruction is an endoscopy. Other tests that may prove useful include urine analysis and abdominal ultrasounds. If the GI obstruction is confirmed the treatment most likely will consist of surgery to remove the obstructing body, as well as any necessary treatment to address secondary effects, such as administration of IV fluids to avoid dehydration. The sooner the condition is diagnosed and resolved, the better.