Presentation A three-year-old male intact Beauceron presents for six hours of lethargy, non-productive vomiting, and restlessness. Photo courtesy Dr. Kendra Freeman Challenge 1) The most common signalment for a mesenteric volvulus is: a. Older, male, small breed b. Young, male, large breed c. Young, female, large breed d. Older, female, small breed 2) Common clinical signs of mesenteric volvulus may include: a. Rapid abdominal distension b. Hematochezia c. Discomfort d. All of the above 3) The prognosis without rapid surgical intervention is: a. Excellent b. Guarded c. Poor d. Grave
