NAVLE® Question of the day

A ten-year-old male neutered Irish setter is presented with an acute onset of severe abdominal distension, non-productive retching, and collapse. Physical exam reveals a tense, distended abdomen.

A right lateral abdominal radiograph is shown below. Click the labwork icon to review hematology and serum biochemistry results.

Which choice is the best message to communicate to the owner about next steps to take in light of these findings?

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