Viagra For The Treatment Of Canine Megaesophagus.

This podcast explores the promising use of sildenafil, commonly known as Viagra, in treating canine megaesophagus. This condition, characterized by an enlarged and dysfunctional esophagus, can cause regurgitation, aspiration pneumonia, and ultimately, death. The first source details the mechanics of megaesophagus, traditional treatment approaches, and how sildenafil, a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor, relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, improving food passage and reducing regurgitation. The second source reports on a Washington State University study that showed sildenafil successfully reduced regurgitation in dogs with megaesophagus, suggesting it could be a life-changing treatment for this condition.