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|Articles|March 14, 2013

Picture this! Airedale radiograph

Radiographs of an Airedale revealed a circular object that appeared to be blocking the opening of the dog's intestines from his stomach.

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Question 1:

An Airedale named Jack presented with vomiting, lethargy, and anorexia. Radiographs revealed a circular object that appeared to be blocking the opening to the dog's intestines from his stomach. Vomiting was induced, and the object released and entered the intestines.

 Can you guess what this pet passed in his stool?

 a. A ring

b. Hair ties

c. A coin

d. A washer

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Photo courtesy of Julie Mullins

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Answer: A coin! Owner Julie Mullins says, “He ended up passing a penny! It is the most expensive penny ever in the history of pennies.”

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