Abstract
Changes in the cervical trachea in dogs and cats cause breathing difficulties and could be due to tumors, foreign bodies, tracheal colapse, hypoplasia, segmental stenosis, prolonged post-intubation stenosis and injuries. The latter, however, is the main cuase of breakage or tracheal stenosis, and may be caused by Fighting among animals or penetrating injuries. Lacerations can cause significant subcutaneous and mediastinal emphysema. This word reports the case of a tree-year-old mixed-breed dog with generalized subcutaneous emphysema and a two-day history of fight with another dog. The animal had no head injuries and was diagnosed with traumatic tracheal rupture, being submitted to tracheoplasty. The technique proved feasible and a great option for small lacerations.
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