I'm moving next week with my LP dog, Duncan (14 1/2!) and my two other dogs to Columbus, OH. I know several people on the list have had good experiences with...
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scasperbarking
Jul 1, 2009 11:59 am
The endoscopy revealed that his lower sphincter esophagus opening is not firmly closed as it should be. I think Dr. Razz calls this a floppy esophagus. The...
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ddoncapecod
Jul 1, 2009 2:21 pm
Hi Mary Beth, Here are links that may help: http://handicappedpets.com/www/index.php This has LOTS of info, resources, products, support, etc. The link below...
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Mary Blumreich
maryblumreich
Jul 1, 2009 2:39 pm
Sue, The subcutaneous fluids could help keep Raven hydrated since he isn't drinking water or getting water through food. Did you ask the doctor about that?...
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mosaic.artist@...
mosaic.artist
Jul 1, 2009 2:47 pm
Sue,
Try to hang in there! I don't think there is a medication that will always give the same results for each dog and ALL the vets we had said this. For...
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Mary Blumreich
maryblumreich
Jul 1, 2009 3:17 pm
Sue, Here is a web address for information on the condition Raven has been diagnosed with. I have shortened it using Tinyurl.com. The condition is called...
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Carol Essrick
cessrick
Jul 1, 2009 3:25 pm
When I first heard Raven's diagnosis I didn’t connect Mega -E with it. Now of course I understand Raven's issues better although I have never had to deal...
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Mary Blumreich
maryblumreich
Jul 1, 2009 3:47 pm
http://tinyurl.com/ngaa7c I forgot to include it in my previous e-mail. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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scasperbarking
Jul 1, 2009 5:52 pm
Here's the update. Raven will be staying in the hospital overnight to make sure he is eating and drinking. I am told he did eat something today but will be...
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jmamvt
Jul 1, 2009 10:22 pm
SUE, IF RAVEN HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH MEGAESOPHAGUS THERE ARE A FEW THINGS YOU WILL HAVE TO DO. MY MORGAN HAD THIS DISEASE AND YOU HAVE TO HAVE ELEVATED...
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mosaic.artist@...
mosaic.artist
Jul 2, 2009 12:08 am
Sue, There is a good MegaE group on Yahoo! Acupuncture can be very helpful. FYI, chinese herbs can be quite hard on the stomach. They made River vomit. Lynn ...
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Gina Pizzo
dogrsqr
Jul 2, 2009 2:48 am
In my opinion this type of rear end neuropathy isn't necessarily connected to the LP. I know I've read the articles that say it is, but I've got two other...
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Teri with Mykal in Sp...
sophiesundown
Jul 2, 2009 1:41 pm
The love and bond we have with our 'kids' is never ending and matters more to us than anything in the World! There are no boundaries! Let me know if you'd like...
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mosaic.artist@...
mosaic.artist
Jul 2, 2009 1:49 pm
< I guess there is no way to tell pre-LP surgery which dogs may have it or are likely to get it after surgery. Or is it there before, but until the surgery it...
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Carol Essrick
cessrick
Jul 2, 2009 2:31 pm
That's something I don't know for sure. I raised the issue b/c I thought I had just seen something Dr. Razz wrote that suggested that - but maybe it was...
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padraigmich
Jul 2, 2009 3:57 pm
... That was my understanding also Lynn. Here is a link with xray comparison. http://www.marvistavet.com/html/megaesophagus.html I belong to the pancreatitis...
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Mary Blumreich
maryblumreich
Jul 2, 2009 4:05 pm
Here is a web address with good solid information on Mega E. I sent it to Sue yesterday and she said it was very helpful. http://tinyurl. com/ngaa7c FYI: I...
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Teri with Mykal in Sp...
sophiesundown
Jul 2, 2009 7:52 pm
Here you go... This is Dr. Razz's post re the esophagus that Carol was referring to... ... From: LPAlternatives@yahoogroups.com ...
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mosaic.artist@...
mosaic.artist
Jul 3, 2009 1:23 am
Thanks. I must have missed this. I wish more LP surgeons were doing better presurgery screening. As always, her information is so important. Lynn Sent via...
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Teri with Mykal in Sp...
sophiesundown
Jul 3, 2009 2:41 am
De nada! (She posted the msg on the alt list but I'm not sure it went to this list as well.) Teri Teri, Mykal in Spirit, Jasmine, Elizabeth, Gimpy, & Buddie...
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judith bliss
dogladie4
Jul 3, 2009 3:16 am
Oh Terri, I'm so sorry to hear about Jasmine. I'm currently working with a very experienced oncologist for Mandy's mast cell cancer. She's reknowned and...
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Teri with Mykal in Sp...
sophiesundown
Jul 3, 2009 4:10 am
That's her!!! She has a WONDERFUL reputation and comes highly recommended!
I've figured out what you do... You do something with each other that you've never...
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m.blakeslee@...
m.blakeslee...
Jul 3, 2009 10:16 am
Does anyone have any suggestions about cooling techniques for the summer months. My yellow lab Odis who had unilateral tie back surgery April of this year just...
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jilltedashmore@...
jill7861ashmore
Jul 3, 2009 10:16 am
hi folks .... just to let you know rosie has been for her 6 month check up today .....she saw the same vet who did her tie back and...
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pat putnam
patput04850
Jul 3, 2009 11:53 am
Google cooling vests and cooling beds for canines. Pat www.mwpbooks.com On Jul 3, 2009, at 6:16 AM, m.blakeslee@... wrote: Does anyone have any...
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Lara and Roger
razz2raa
Jul 3, 2009 12:17 pm
I always hesitate to use the term Megaesophagus because that has a very closely defined xray appearance (on a plain chest film) and veterinary professionals...
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mosaic.artist@...
mosaic.artist
Jul 3, 2009 1:12 pm
Dr. Razz, Thank you for helping explain these questions! River probably has motility issues, but I was told she didn't have Megaesophagus. Also good to have a...
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Carol Essrick
cessrick
Jul 3, 2009 1:56 pm
Thanks for the additional explanation. It helps explain why you can't always predict or prevent problems after tieback. Like anything in life, there are...
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scasperbarking
Jul 3, 2009 2:40 pm
Raven came home yesterday. His eating and drinking remains spotty. The Internist said whatever he will eat--give to him. So last night he had Chinese food....
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Mary Blumreich
maryblumreich
Jul 3, 2009 2:45 pm
Dr. Razz's information also reminds laymen (me especially) not to jump to diagnostic conclusions on the basis of a little reading....
