An unusual foreign body in a cat: a case report

Abstract

Foreign bodies that affect airways are a well-recognised problem in small-animal practice. Cats in par ticular, 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.

A case of tracheal foreign body encountered in a Kangal dog: clinical, radiological, endoscopic findings and treatment

“…Leal et al (2015) reported that radiographic examinations were 92% successful in making an accurate diagnosis of foreign bodies in the respiratory system. In this case, as in studies of other researchers (Agudelo et al 2018;Cagatay et al 2018;Lewitt et al 1993;Somrup et al 2017), the foreign body Han et al / FAVE Cs. Vet.…”

“…Obstruction cases caused by foreign bodies in the respiratory tract of dogs are rarely encountered in veterinary literature (Cagatay et al 2018;Leal et al 2015;Somrup et al 2017). Foreign bodies in the respiratory tract cause clinical findings, especially dyspnea and cough (Agudelo et al 2018;Leal et al 2015;Lewitt et al 1993;Somrup et al 2017). In this study, the clinical diagnosis and treatment method of a dog with complaints of dyspnea and severe cough was discussed.…”

“…Obstructions of the respiratory tract of dogs may be caused by foreign bodies (Cagatay et al 2018;Leal et al 2015;Lewitt et al 1993). The most common foreign bodies in the respiratory tract include objects such as needles, pieces of wood, pieces of plants, teeth, pebbles, insects, bones, and tracheal tube pieces (Agudelo et al 2018;Cagatay et al 2018;Somrup et al 2017).…”

“…Foreign bodies located in the respiratory tract may cause clinical symptoms such as severe cough, dyspnea, anorexia, anxiety, and cyanosis in the patient. In cases where diagnosis and treatment are delayed, it may result in death (Agudelo et al 2018, Leal et al 2015Lewitt et al 1993;Somrup et al 2017).…”

“…If the foreign body cannot be removed in this way, surgical options such as thoracotomy and tracheatomy can be used. (Agudelo et al 2018;Cagatay et al 2018;Somrup et al 2017).…”