Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nasal stones causing blockage in two small dogs and how they were
By Schuenemann, R & Oechtering, G·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2012·Klinik fü, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Rhinolithiasis in two miniature dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A Chihuahua and a Pekingese were brought to the vet because they both had chronic nasal congestion and discharge. After scans, the vet found nasal stones (rhinoliths) in both dogs. The Chihuahua had a stone made of calcium carbonate, while the Pekingese had a stone associated with plant material. The vet successfully removed the stones using endoscopic techniques—one with a laser and the other through standard endoscopy. Both dogs should feel much better now that the stones are gone.
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Abstract
This case report describes two dogs, a Chihuahua and a Pekingese each with rhinolithiasis. Both dogs were presented with chronic nasal obstruction and discharge. Rhinoliths were noted on computed tomography scans in both animals, and removed via endoscopic extraction in one case and laser-assisted endoscopic surgery in the other. The stone from the Chihuahua comprised calcium carbonate. A potential exogenous nidus in the form of plant material was identified in the Pekingese. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of rhinolithiasis in veterinary medicine.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22647215/