Internal Medicine Technician BluePearl Scottsdale, AZ Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Disclosure(s):
Heather Lynch, CVT: No financial relationships to disclose
Cricopharyngeal achalasia is an uncomon abnormality ifentified in dogs that affects their ability to swallow. Surgery us the recommended treatment for this disorder. This case report described management of a puppy with Cricopharyngeal achalasia to adulthood with medical treatment and adaptive feeding techniques.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to consider Cricopharyngeal achalasia as a differential when presented with a puppy who has dysphagia.
Upon completion, participants will be able to identify and consider treatment options available for these patients.
Upon completion, participants will be able to evaluate adaptive feeding options for these patients.
Upon completion, participants will be able to better counsel owners of patients with Cricopharyngeal achalasia regarding home care for their pet.
