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Here are a couple of things. A dog can still have an obstruction and not see it on xray. She can also have liver disease or pancreatitis and not see this on bloodwork. The most important issue right now is to get her into the vet where they can place her on IV fluids to help rehydrate her and give her injectable medications to stop the cycle.

She may actually benefit from having an abdominal ultrasound performed and possibly endoscopy if she isn't getting better. This will allow the vet to see if there is anything like enlarged lymph nodes in the abdomen, pancreatitis, or even thickened intestines suggestive of possible inflammatory bowel disease.

So, I would still want to rule out fungal infection, bacterial infection, pancreatitis, foreign body, abdominal mass, enlarged organs, intestinal lymphoma, inflammatory bowel disease.

Please let me know if further assistance is needed.

Theresa

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Answered:	3/23/2009

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