Pneumatosis coli in a dog

Russell, N.J., Irwin, P.J. and Beck, C. (2008) Pneumatosis coli in a dog. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 44 (1). pp. 32-35.

Abstract

A 17-year-old, castrated male Maltese was presented with chronic polyphagia and a 2-week history of tenesmus, diarrhea, hematochezia, weight loss, and ribbon-like feces. Pneumatosis coli was diagnosed by abdominal radiography. Concurrent hyperadrenocorticism was suspected. The clinical signs of colorectal disease resolved within 2 days of initiating a lowresidue diet and oral metronidazole. Pneumatosis coli should be considered as a differential diagnosis for colorectal disease in dogs.