Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with a beetle stuck in its airway causing breathing issues
By C.F. Agudelo et al.·Published in Veterinární Medicína·2018·Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Small Animal Clinic, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic, CZ·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: An unusual foreign body in a cat: a case report
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old male domestic shorthair cat was brought in for breathing problems, and it was suspected that he had something stuck in his throat. X-rays showed signs of a foreign body, but the owner decided not to pursue further diagnosis or treatment, and sadly, the cat was euthanized. Later, it was confirmed that the cat had a beetle lodged in his trachea, which is an unusual case. This highlights the risks pets face from foreign objects, especially during the summer months when insects are more common.
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Abstract
Foreign bodies that affect airways are a well-recognised problem in small-animal practice. Cats in particular, may be especially at risk of aspiration due to their predatory behaviour. Here, we report a case of an insect as a foreign body, namely a beetle in the tracheal bifurcation of a cat. Radiographs suggested a wide range of possibilities for differential diagnosis, but the presence of a foreign body was initially suspected. A final diagnosis was not pursued by the owner and the cat was euthanised. The presence of a summer chafer was then confirmed. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first time such a foreign body and radiographic findings are reported in the literature.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.17221/8/2018-VETMED