Honorable Mention Snap, crackle, rocks Ruger was presented to the clinic when the owner noticed the dog eating gravel off the driveway. The abdomen was distended and pendulous. The stomach was palpable and had a “crunchy,” “crackly” feel to it. The dog had a larger visible and palpable stores in its rectum. It was anesthetized and prepped for gastronomy/enterotomy. Eight pounds of primarily gravel and rocks were removed from the stomach, and one rock was removed from the small intestine. Normal closures were done, and the dog recovered completely after surgery. It is alive and well, and hunting today with its owner. Submitted by Robert Beiermann, DVM, Western Veterinary Service Is this your favorite? Vote now!
