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Lucy, a 5-year-old Maltipoo, was in the emergency room all night. She started refusing to go up stairs, squealed when pressure was applied to her back end, and her stomach became hard and large, leading to concerns about bloat. She was sent home with stool softener and gabapentin, but still squeals when picked up. X-rays showed no broken bones or foreign objects, and the vet initially diagnosed constipation despite normal bowel movements. What could be causing Lucy's symptoms, and what should be done next?

January 24th, 2024

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