Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Laryngeal disease in dogs and cats.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2014
- Authors:
- Macphail, Catriona
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences · United States
Plain-English summary
Laryngeal disease, particularly laryngeal paralysis, is a common issue in dogs but less so in cats. To diagnose this condition, veterinarians need to carefully monitor how the dog breathes while under anesthesia. A surgical procedure called arytenoid lateralization can help dogs breathe better and improve their overall quality of life, but there is a risk of developing aspiration pneumonia, which is a lung infection caused by inhaling food or liquid. Chronic upper airway problems can lead to laryngeal collapse, especially in dogs with brachycephalic airway syndrome, a condition seen in certain flat-faced breeds. While laryngeal tumors are rare, they are more likely to occur in cats than in dogs.
Abstract
The most common disease process involving the larynx is laryngeal paralysis, which occurs much more frequently in dogs than in cats. Diagnosis of laryngeal paralysis requires close attention to anesthetic plane and coordination of respiratory effort with laryngeal motion. Surgical arytenoid lateralization improves respiration and quality of life in dogs with laryngeal paralysis; however, aspiration pneumonia is a recognized complication, and generalized neuropathy can progress. Laryngeal collapse can result from any cause of chronic upper airway obstruction, but is most often associated with unaddressed brachycephalic airway syndrome. Laryngeal neoplasia, while generally uncommon, occurs more frequently in cats than in dogs.
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