Profile of canine patient with esophageal foreign bodies
Journal: REVISTA MVZ CÓRDOBA (Vol.20, No. 2)Publication Date: 2015-05-01
Authors : Carlos Rodríguez-Alarcón; Diana Beristain R; Ramón Rivera B; Eva Pérez M; Jesús Usón C;
Page : 4614-4621
Keywords : esophagitis; esophagoscopy; risk factor;
Abstract
Objective. Determine the profile of the canine patient with esophageal foreign bodies to identify risk factors associated with the foreign bodies. Materials and Methods. This is a retrospective study made by the Veterinary Hospital Clinic of the Universidad de Extremadura (VHC). Different factors were analyzed in dogs with an endoscopic diagnosis of esophageal foreign bodies. Results. This pathology was more commonly found in young adult dogs and in small breeds. This pathology was present for the first time in the Portuguese Warren Hound, which was also the breed with the highest risk. Conclusions. The results obtained in this investigation are in agreement with the previous description of a patient that presents esophageal foreign bodies. Also, the Portuguese Warren Hound was found to be predisposed to this problem, with a higher risk factor than other breeds previously mentioned in the literature. To prevent esophageal foreign bodies, dogs should be fed raw meat and bones, especially small breeds. This pathology should always be kept in mind in dogs with esophagitis symptomology regardless of age, although it is most common in young adult dogs.
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