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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1  Linda, they have stuff called "Thickn-It" or something like that....we use it in the hospital for stroke patients that have issues with swallowing liquids like water....when you thicken the thin liquid up so, it is much easier for them to swallow.....since she can swallow kibble or wet dogfood without any problems, maybe this stuff added to her water, would help her with this issue? Poor baby girl..... |
Great idea Judi. My Dad had to have that towards the end of his days.
Linda I was also thinking about wetting her food more. Adding some water to her every kibble meal.
How old is she now?
A couple of other thoughts, if elevation is helpful to the swallowing reflex, how about elevating her water bowl. I have two ideas, purchase a water bottle for doggies and install at appropriate height for her. Just above head level so she needs to stretch up to lick the water out. Razzle has stopped drinking from his water bowl (for some reason) and now has taken to stretching up on his hind legs to drink out of the big boys dish. Magic has taken over his small water bowl... Sigh....
Another idea, if you know of a good dog acupuncturist, I would explore with them the feasibility of using acupuncture to stimulate the nerves for swallowing. I have one here in Toronto I have used effectively for a quite different condition.
Lastly again I know this maybe out there for you, explore treatment options with a cranial/sacral therapist. These treatment can be very very effective and are of a very gentle technique.
I hope this sweetie stabilizes and goes onto living a great life.