Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction in Dogs

In this video, I will talk about Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction (CIPO) in canine patients. This is a syndrome reported in dogs where impaired intestinal motility results in clinical signs of obstruction without mechanical occlusion of the intestinal lumen. This syndrome is rare, and small animal practitioners (veterinarians) should bear it in mind. Medium to large breed dogs may be overrepresented. CT scan could be used as an adjunctive imaging modality in dogs with suspected CIPO or equivocal abdominal ultrasound results. Gastrointestinal biopsies should be strongly considered in all cases of negative exploratory laparotomies due to suspected mechanical GI obstruction.
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