Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Breathing and swallowing problems in dachshunds with narrow throat
By Kirberger, Robert M et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2006·Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Stenotic nasopharyngeal dysgenesis in the dachshund: seven cases (2002-2004).
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Plain-English summary
Seven dachshunds were brought in with breathing problems, including difficulty breathing (dyspnea), excessive salivation, and trouble swallowing. These issues were caused by a condition where the muscles in their throat were abnormally thick, creating a narrow opening in the back of the mouth. Vets diagnosed the problem using X-rays and visual checks, and in some cases, additional tests were done. Treatment details weren't specified, but recognizing the condition early can help manage the symptoms and improve the dogs' quality of life.
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Abstract
Medical records of seven dachshunds with congenital nasopharyngeal stenosis from abnormally thickened palatopharyngeal muscles were reviewed. The intrapharyngeal ostium in all cases consisted of only a narrow slit. Dogs were presented with various clinical signs--the most common being dyspnea, expiratory cheek puff, salivation, pharyngeal dysphagia, oral dysphagia (to a lesser extent), and macroglossia. Diagnostic procedures included direct pharyngeal inspection, pharyngeal and thoracic radiography, fluoroscopy, lingual ultrasonography, biopsies in two dogs, and a postmortem examination in one dog. Diagnoses were readily made with radiographs and visual examinations. Macroglossia was confirmed with transcutaneous ultrasonography or a transmandibular finger test.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16822768/