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Laryngeal Paralysis in Cats

Laryngeal Paralysis in Cats: The opinion of Dr. Jorge Llinás from Anicura Valencia Sur


Dr. Jorge Llinás - Director del Hospital Veterinario Valencia Sur
Dr. Jorge Llinás - Director of the Valencia Sur Veterinary Hospital


Today, Dr. Jorge Llinás, renowned surgeon of Anicura Valencia Sur, shares clinical case reports of cats with laryngeal paralysis and nasopharyngeal stenosis, a condition that can significantly compromise their breathing. One of these cases was particularly critical.


Urgencia Respiratoria en gatos
Respiratory Emergency in cats

Case in point:

One of the cats came for an initial assessment, but during the consultation, she suffered a respiratory decompensation. Suspecting a mass in the nasopharynx, the team decided to intubate urgently and place a stent to stabilise his airway and prevent a major crisis.


Parálisis Laríngea en Gatos- Stent de silicona ABTVet medida VST06
Laryngeal Paralysis in Cats - ABTVet Silicone Stent Size VST06

Dr. Jorge Llinás comments:

"The stent was instrumental in stabilising the cat, giving us time to assess his progress and consider next steps in his treatment."

The use of the stent in such situations is crucial to provide an immediate solution to allow the patient to continue breathing while the best long-term options are determined.

Parálisis Laríngea en Gatos- Stent de silicona
Laryngeal Paralysis in Cats - Silicone Stents

Clinical reflection:

These cases remind us of the importance of rapid intervention in animals with nasopharyngeal obstruction, and how stents can be lifesaving tools in respiratory emergencies.


We will continue to monitor the evolution of these patients to assess long-term outcomes and improve intervention techniques.


If you want to know more, don't miss the Practical Workshop Cats: Brachycephalic Syndrome and Larynx.

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