Abstract

Intussusception is the telescoping or invagination of one intestinal segment into the lumen of an adjacent segment and it commonly seen in young dogs, most of the intussusception is associated with rectal prolapse. Intussusception is seen more commonly in puppies carrying large numbers of intestinal parasites or viral or bacterial gastroenteritis. Diagnosis is usually tentatively made based on the symptoms and the palpation of a firm sausage-shaped mass in the abdomen. Diagnosis is confirmed with x-rays (usually using barium) and possibly exploratory surgery. Treatment consists of either surgically sliding the telescoping portion of the intestine apart or complete surgical removal of the intussusception. In present case surgical management of rectal prolapse associated with jejuno-ileal intussusception in a German shepherd pup was reported.

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