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Key Facts

• It typically results from penetrating trauma, migrating foreign bodies, or ruptured internal abscesses.
• The inflammatory fluid prevents normal lung expansion and leads to rapid breathing.
• Cats commonly develop it from bite wounds, while dogs often develop it from inhaled plant material.
• Prompt aggressive treatment is required to prevent fatal outcomes.