Successful management of acute dyspnoea secondary to epiglottic entrapment in a Dogue de Bordeaux

Abstract A 5‐year‐old female neutered Dogue de Bordeaux was referred for evaluation of acute respiratory distress. The dog was initially presented to the attending veterinary surgeon with acute inspiratory stridor and respiratory distress of approximately 12 h duration. A temporary tracheostomy was performed prior to referral. Upon referral, endoscopic examination revealed dorsal displacement of edematous glosso‐epiglottic mucosa with secondary epiglottic entrapment, with concurrent severe local oedema. Resection of the glosso‐epiglottic folds and staphylectomy allowed resolution of the acute dyspnoea and rapid patient discharge without associated complications. This case report presents a unique presentation of laryngeal obstruction secondary to severe oedema and static displacement of redundant glosso‐epiglottic mucosa in a dog without previous history of dyspnoea, exercise intolerance, snoring or episodes of respiratory distress.