Intestinal volvulus in dogs: a study of four clinical cases

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 inve stigations and radiological changes are reported for three of the dogs. The se dogs were all euthanased. Treatment of complete intestinal volvulus is d ifficult. By the time the condition is diagnosed, the pathological changes are irreversible, with consequent poor prognosis.