Esophageal foreign bodies in dogs: 34 cases (2004-2009).

Objective: To characterize the clinical and radiographic signs, endoscopic findings, treatment, and outcome for dogs that present with esophageal foreign bodies (EFBs), and to identify factors associated with the severity of secondary esophagitis and length of hospitalization (LOH).

Design: Retrospective case series.

Setting: Private referral veterinary center.