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What do my dog's abdominal x-rays show about his constipation?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 3 years old | 119 lbs

What are we looking at on attached x rays

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 17th, 2019

This an x-ray focused on the caudal abdomen. As far as I can see there is moderate distension of the last part of the intestine (colon) which is filled with feces and gas. There are no other abnormalities and the radiopacity on the ventro-dorsal view is due to an artifact rather than an actual abnormality.

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