Veterian Key

7 Persistent right aortic arch in a dog Initial presentation Regurgitating, especially food, since weaning Signalment: 3-month-old uncastrated male Border collie, body weight 11 kg Case history The puppy had been…

3 Myasthenia gravis in a dog Initial presentation Regurgitation, cough and weakness/exercise intolerance Signalment: 2-year-old neutered male collie crossbred dog, body weight 19.8 kg Case history The dog had become progressively…

8 Feline dysautonomia Initial presentation Chronic dysphagia, vomiting, constipation, weight loss Signalment: 2-year-old male neutered domestic shorthaired cat, body weight 3.75 kg Case history The cat had a 5-week history of…

1 Swallowing and regurgitation The oesophagus and swallowing The oesophagus is divided into the cervical, thoracic and abdominal parts. The cervical oesophagus runs ventral and to the left of the…

4 Oesophageal stricture in a cat Initial presentation Regurgitation Signalment: 9-year-old male neutered Siamese cat, body weight 3.5 kg Case history The cat had been healthy until 3 weeks prior to…

2 Idiopathic megaoesophagus in a dog Initial presentation Vomiting and regurgitation every 1 to 3 days for at least 6 months; concurrent weight loss and recent (2 to 3 weeks)…

5 Phenobarbitone responsive retching in a dog Initial presentation Gagging, retching and vomiting for 10 days Signalment: 6-year-old neutered male Jack Russell terrier x poodle, body weight 6.6 kg Case history…