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Originally Posted by Lindyloo  Daffney had another visit with the vet today--to do an x-ray and blood test in preparation for her surgery. I asked some questions and learned that collapsing trachea and laryngeal paralysis are 2 different things--my misunderstanding.
He says Daffney has a "slightly collapsing trachea," but it's not bad enough to need surgery. It's the laryngeal paralysis that's going to be fixed. He explained that it's caused by excess tissue higher up in the larynx and the surgeon will remove some of that tissue with a laser.
Daffney is a large Yorkie--12 pounds right now. She was 13, but we put her on a diet at the vet's recommendation. Our goal is 11 pounds. Anyway, the vet says that because of her size, the surgery is less dangerous.
My vet has sent quite a large number of small dogs Dr. Kenny for this procedure. This is the same surgeon who repaired both of Daffney's ACL's and stabilized her knees. At the time, whenever I told someone about the knee surgery, they always asked if we went to Dr. Kenny. He has an excellent reputation and I'm very comfortable with him.
Thanks for your responses and your prayers.
Linda K. |
oh yes, that is a difference....yes, she is a good size Yorkie...much better for the surgery....or any surgery for that matter.....I hlave never heard of aryngeal paralysis, did he say what causes it.....? Rhett was 2.5 lbs over weight and we had to get it off him too....he is back down to his normal 5 lbs now...if you go to
YTNR Collapsing Trachea.com you can see his x rays they were taken when he was over weight....you can see his little fat rolls....we put him on solid Gold Holistiq Blendz...within in a month he was back down to 5 3/4 lbs and now he bounces between 5 and 5.5 lbs....he collects his fat in his chest area and that is where his collapse is lower in the trachea so even an ounce is not good for him...He did not like the food at first but finally figured it was that or nothing...and it helps my other two also eat it....
I will be thinking of you litttle one as she goes into surgery....please let us know how it comes out....it sure helps when you fully trust your vet...I don't know what I would do if i did not have the wondeeful vet we have...he has saved Rhett more than once..!!! He and all the girls in his office are so attached to him....