I Wayan Gorda
Laboratorium Ilmu Bedah dan Radiologi Veteriner, Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan, Universitas Udayana, Jl. PB. Sudirman, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, 80234

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SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF VULNUS LACERATUM ON THE BACK OF A DOG I Gusti Ngurah Putu Krisnu Mahaputra; I Wayan Gorda; I Wayan Wirata
Buletin Veteriner Udayana Bul. Vet. Udayana. August 2025 Vol. 17 No. 4
Publisher : Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan Universitas Udayana

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24843/bulvet.2025.v17.i04.p05

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Vulnus laceratum is a lacerated wound characterized by minimal tissue loss, typically resulting from trauma. A 6-month-old dog weighing 6 kg presented with a relatively large laceration on its back. Clinically, the dog remained active with a normal appetite and drinking behavior. Based on physical examination, the dog was diagnosed with vulnus laceratum on the dorsal region and given a favorable prognosis. The wound was treated surgically, beginning with thorough irrigation using physiological saline (NaCl), followed by debridement to remove necrotic and damaged tissue, thereby facilitating the healing process. The wound was then closed with sutures. Postoperative therapy included oral administration of cefadroxil (antibiotic), intramuscular tolfedine (anti-inflammatory), and topical gentamicin to prevent secondary infection. By the fifth postoperative day, the wound showed significant improvement and had begun to dry. The dog exhibited signs of clinical recovery and resumed normal activity.
OPEN GASTROTOMY APPROACH FOR GASTROINTESTINAL FOREIGN BODIES IN CANINES Ngakan Nyoman Cahaya Adi; I Gusti Agung Gde Putra Pemayun; I Wayan Gorda
Buletin Veteriner Udayana Bul. Vet. Udayana. October 2025 Vol. 17 No. 5
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Gastrotomy is a surgical procedure involving temporary opening of the stomach to remove foreign bodies, typically performed via exploratory laparotomy. An 8-month-old, 5.5 kg female mixed-breed dog was presented after ingesting a foreign object during play. The owner observed the dog for three days with no spontaneous elimination through feces or vomiting. Clinical examination revealed normal vital parameters and no signs of gastrointestinal distress. Abdominal radiography identified a round, radiopaque foreign body retained in the gastric lumen. The case was diagnosed as gastric foreign body (corpus alienum) ingestion. Surgical intervention via laparotomy-assisted gastrotomy successfully removed the marble-like object. Postoperative management included intravenous cefotaxime (20 mg/kg BID for 3 days), transitioned to oral cefixime (10 mg/kg BID for 5 days), and meloxicam analgesia (0.5 mg/kg SID for 5 days). By postoperative day 7, the dog demonstrated normal appetite, elimination patterns, and complete wound healing. This case highlights the importance of prompt veterinary intervention for young dogs exhibiting pica behavior, particularly when gastrointestinal signs (vomiting, diarrhea, or anorexia) are observed, to prevent complications from foreign body ingestion.