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The liver displayed smooth margins, uniform echotexture, and intermediate echogenicity relative to the spleen and renal cortex. The gallbladder appeared as an anechoic structure with a mean wall thickness of 0.10\u00a0cm. The stomach wall measured 0.24\u00a0cm, intestinal wall thickness averaged 0.35\u00a0cm in the small intestine and 0.15\u00a0cm in the large intestine. Testicles displayed an oval shape with homogeneous echotexture and a visible mediastinum testis. Overall, the sonographic features observed were consistent with those reported in domestic dogs. 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