Difficulty swallowing

The animal cranes its neck, spits out food or refuses to swallow.

Diseases that may be associated

These signs can have several origins — this list is neither exhaustive nor a diagnosis.

Actinobacillosis

Cow · Bacterial · Infectious

Megaesophagus

Dog · Other · Respiratory

Botulism

Sheep, Goat · Bacterial · Infectious

Tetanus

Horse, Sheep · Bacterial · Infectious

Squamous cell carcinoma of cats

Cat · Other · Dental and oral

Feline chronic gingivostomatitis

Cat · Other · Dental and oral

Ruminant listeriosis

Cow · Bacterial · Infectious

Transmissible to humans

Feline tooth resorption

Cat · Other · Dental and oral

Dog digestive foreign body

Dog · Other · Digestives

Cat fell from a building syndrome

Cat · Other · Respiratory

Rabies

Dog, Cat · Viral · Infectious

Transmissible to humans

White muscle disease

Cow · Other · Cardiac

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Species concerned

Cat Dog Cow Sheep Goat Horse

All symptoms

This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for a veterinary consultation. If you have any concerns about your animal's health, consult a veterinarian.