Canine congenital intestinal obstruction due to a band of small bowel in the pubic bone

A five-month-old mongrel bitch was presented with history of apathy and hyporexia in addition to vomit and progressive weight loss of uncertain beginning. At the physical examination, abdominal distention with intestinal dilatation and increased peristaltic movements was evident. The animal also was emaciated, highly dehydrated, with filiform pulse and reduced conscience level. It died a few minutes after the physical exam. At the necropsy, a small bowel segment could be observed crossing the pubic bone causing obstruction due to a reduction in the lumen at the point of adhesion. This presentation has an important relevance because such case has never been reported before in the veterinary medical practice.