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blueerica · 08-02-2007, 08:24 AM

I got a great night's sleep. I'm going to see great friends today. I'm going to have a little productivity going on.

Today will be good.

DreadPirateRoberts · 08-02-2007, 08:38 AM

Last time I visited with NA I told her of our goings on, and she said I should post more often in Soo... so here goes:

Our pup of 14 years was diagnosed with Laryngeal Paralysis a few years ago. It didn't bother her until this summer while she was in Colorado. She had an attack where she couldn't breath. With this condition the harder you breath, the more the voice box closes off, and the worse it gets. A viscious cycle is started that is hard to stop. Watching this happen to your dog is terrifying.
At 14, we know she doesn't have alot of time left, but I didn't want her to go this way, so we looked at our options. It turns out that there is a surgery that they can do to help the condition, called laryngeal tie-back surgery. I felt that she still had a good enough quality of life that it was worth the risk.
We took her to VCA All Care where they did the surgery. I was really impressed with the place. Everyone was friendly and understanding. In the waiting room, someone actually came by to check to make sure you were being helped, and would go back and check on the status.

She had her surgery yesterday morning, and the surgeon took the time to talk to me about her and how it went, I wish regular doctors had his bedside manner, it was impressive and comforting. The surgery went well. I have been allowed to visit her anytime we want. Her breathing sounds 100% better, and we hope to have her back home in a few days.

Snowflake · 08-02-2007, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DreadPirateRoberts

Aw, she's a beauty! I'll add some prayers for her speedy recovery and your blessings to have her company for a good long time!

What a happy looking dog! She's lucky to have you!

blueerica · 08-02-2007, 08:56 AM

I'm so glad she seems to be doing well. She'll be in my thoughts today, too. What a cutie she is~!!!!

RStar · 08-02-2007, 08:57 AM

DPR, you did good.

I also pray for full recovery and many more years with your pup.

~Bob

Snowflake · 08-02-2007, 09:20 AM

Today is a happy day.

cirquelover · 08-02-2007, 09:25 AM

DPR, I'm glad the surgery went so well and she is recovering nicely. Soon she'll be back home where she belongs!

BarTopDancer · 08-02-2007, 09:26 AM

PUPPY!

alphabassettgrrl · 08-02-2007, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mousey Girl

Oh, and someone has figured out the locks are changed and the garage door code is different.

Congrats on a good nights' sleep! I'm glad you got the locks and code changed if they're being tested... Did you hear them? Or does it tell you when someone tries to get in?

That'd be scary.

Gemini Cricket · 08-02-2007, 09:38 AM

I slept well, too.
But I woke up with a sinus headache.
The weather is to blame.
I blame the weather.
Mother Nature is an asshole.

Otherwise, I agree today's a good day.

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08-02-2007, 08:38 AM	#12082
DreadPirateRoberts Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,483	Last time I visited with NA I told her of our goings on, and she said I should post more often in Soo... so here goes: Our pup of 14 years was diagnosed with Laryngeal Paralysis a few years ago. It didn't bother her until this summer while she was in Colorado. She had an attack where she couldn't breath. With this condition the harder you breath, the more the voice box closes off, and the worse it gets. A viscious cycle is started that is hard to stop. Watching this happen to your dog is terrifying. At 14, we know she doesn't have alot of time left, but I didn't want her to go this way, so we looked at our options. It turns out that there is a surgery that they can do to help the condition, called laryngeal tie-back surgery. I felt that she still had a good enough quality of life that it was worth the risk. We took her to VCA All Care where they did the surgery. I was really impressed with the place. Everyone was friendly and understanding. In the waiting room, someone actually came by to check to make sure you were being helped, and would go back and check on the status. She had her surgery yesterday morning, and the surgeon took the time to talk to me about her and how it went, I wish regular doctors had his bedside manner, it was impressive and comforting. The surgery went well. I have been allowed to visit her anytime we want. Her breathing sounds 100% better, and we hope to have her back home in a few days.
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RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	DPR, you did good. I also pray for full recovery and many more years with your pup. ~Bob __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	DPR, I'm glad the surgery went so well and she is recovering nicely. Soon she'll be back home where she belongs!
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08-02-2007, 09:38 AM	#12090
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I slept well, too. But I woke up with a sinus headache. The weather is to blame. I blame the weather. Mother Nature is an asshole. Otherwise, I agree today's a good day.
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