Why is this Pekingese vomiting?

Test your knowledge with the June 2018 Brain Teaser

By Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJ, Fear Free Certified

This 10 year old male Pekingese was presented for vomiting.

Questions:

  1. Describe the radiograph.
  2. What is your diagnosis?
  3. Explain the surgical steps.
  4. What is a critical precaution preop?