Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat developed esophagus narrowing after oral tetracycline treatment
By McGrotty, Y L & Knottenbelt, C M·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2002·Department of Small Animal Clinical Studies, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Oesophageal stricture in a cat due to oral administration of tetracyclines.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old male neutered domestic shorthair cat was having trouble swallowing and was regurgitating food after being treated with oral antibiotics for an infection. Tests showed that he had multiple strictures, or narrow areas, in his esophagus caused by the medication. The vet performed a procedure called balloon dilatation to widen the esophagus, and after two treatments, the cat's symptoms improved and he was able to eat normally again.
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Abstract
A three-year-old, male neutered domestic shorthair cat was presented with dysphagia and regurgitation following treatment with oral doxycycline and oxytetracycline for Haemobartonella felis infection. Fluoroscopy confirmed the presence of multiple strictures along the entire length of the oesophagus. Balloon dilatation was performed successfully on two occasions and the symptoms resolved. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of oesophageal strictures associated with oral administration of tetracyclines in a cat in the UK.
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