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The caliber and distensibility of the canine esophagus means that it is well adapted to a diverse diet. Nonetheless, dogs with esophageal foreign bodies constitute a regular source of emergency cases. Ingested objects are principally bones [1, 2]; typically epiphyses and vertebrae of sheep or pigs. Raw hide chews and toys are also regularly encountered [2–4]. Terrier breeds, including the English Bull Terrier and the West Highland White Terrier, are well represented among the affected population [1, 4]. When presented with a non‐osseous foreign body, the clinician should include a search for esophageal dysmotility as an underlying cause. Cats are seldom seen with bulky esophageal foreign bodies by virtue of their more selective eating habits. Fishhooks and needles are periodically found in the esophagi of both species.