A two-year-old male German Shepherd dog weighing 35 kg was presented with a history of persistent retching and regurgitation following ingestion of sheep bones. Clinical examination revealed moderate dehydration, while other physiological parameters were within normal limits. Survey radiography of the thorax and cranial abdomen revealed a radiopaque foreign body lodged in the caudal esophagus, consistent with a bone. Owing to failure of conservative management, surgical intervention was undertaken. The dog was stabilized and subjected to exploratory surgery, during which the esophageal foreign body was successfully retrieved. Postoperative management included fluid therapy, antibiotics, analgesics, and gradual reintroduction of oral feeding. The dog recovered uneventfully without postoperative complications. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis using radiography and prompt surgical intervention for successful management of esophageal foreign bodies in dogs.

Highlights

• Foreign body syndrome in dogs.
• Early diagnosis using radiography and prompt surgical intervention for successful manage foreign body syndrome in dogs.