Alimentary Disorders 2

Alimentary Disorders 2

1. Pharyngitis/ Tonsilitis

   • Bacteria, virus, foreign bodies/ trauma
   • Dysphagia, anorexia, depression

2. Eosinophillic Granuloma

   • Upper lip of cats (ulcer): allergic reaction
   • Hormone treatment, exclusion of alleegens, surgery/ cryo

3. Neoplasia: oral tumours usually malignant but epulis is benign.

   • Halitosis, dysphagia, anorexia, haemorrhage, pain
   • Surgery, Chemo & radiotherapy

4. Foreign bodies

   • gagging, retching, pawing at mouth
   • Remove

5. Lip-fold Dermatitis

   • Trapped food, hair, saliva= inflammation/ infection
   • Hypersalivation, smelly, pawing at mouth
   • Clip/ clean area, antibiotics, surgical resection

6. Salivary Gland Mucocele

   • Mucous swelling of mandibular salivary gland caused by duct damage.
   • Periodic aspiration, surgical excision