Endoscopy uses a small camera on the endo of a flexible tube to look at airways and the gastro intestinal tract. It provides a non invasive way to image inside the body without surgery.

It is a valuable tool to inspect for and remove foriegn objects. It is also great to find damage that cannot be seen on other imaging like ultrasound or x rays also allowing sampling of the damage to help aid diagnosis and treatment options.

Reasons to use endoscopy to explore for pets include:

• Suspicion of ingestion or inhaled foreign material that may get stuck.
• Chronic coughing
• Chronic vomiting
• Regurgitation
• Investigating stomach ulceration or tumours

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