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Originally Posted by gemy  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. |
She is about 3 years old.
I can try the water bottle thing but not sure she would use it. Funny thing I have noticed is that when she drinks she actually positions herself even with the bowl. So, I think she is trying to figure it all out herself.
I spoke with him about adding water to her kibble and that is something I plan to do but it can only be a small amount or we are going to perhaps have issues with her food. I am wondering if it might be better to just put her on canned food. Maybe she would be less thirsty...I know my pups who eat canned don't seem to drink as much as others.
Thanks for the ideas! She really will be ok as long as this does not progress...I wish they had more knowledge about it.