Luna after a bite injury

An eight-year-old Cocker Spaniel female dog came to our clinic after being bitten by another, larger shepherd-type dog. The dog had numerous wounds and bite marks in various places on the body. In addition, massive bleeding from the rear part of the abdominal cavity was visible.
During the examination, a very large amount of intestinal loops protruding outside the abdominal cavity was visible – evisceration. A quick decision was made to operate and save the patient.
Intraoperatively, in addition to the evisceration of the viscera, the absence of part of the intestines, a torn omentum and intestinal mesentery with adjacent vessels, and leakage of the gastrointestinal tract were observed. The surgeons immediately decided to resect the torn intestines and anastomose them, secure the omentum and anastomose the bleeding vessels. After the operation, the abdominal cavity was rinsed several times with fluid and an antibiotic. It was also fitted with a drain. The remaining bite and laceration wounds were cleaned and fitted with drains to monitor the healing process.