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Originally Posted by JuneBugs Momma  LadyJane has posted on here not being very optimistic on my future rescue's outcome of her ear issues. I have tried to "PM" this user as well as post on here looking for their input on what the surgery entails and have not received an answer.
Anyone here know of the surgery Ladyjane is speaking of? What it entails? Recovery time? Any Youtube video you can reference me to? |
I have not been online much lately. Sorry.
Anyway....here is a thread about a foster pup I recently went through this with:
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...going-vet.html
I just noticed that her thread has not been updated. I will have to work on that. Josie had her surgery on October 8, 2014 and she did fine but there were a few issues. After the surgery, the right side of her face was paralyzed and she could not blink, which led to a small eye ulcer. She had to have the outer part of her lids sewn together and she was on eye meds. It took about five weeks but the paralysis did resolve. (the surgeon had told me this often happens). Her little ears stick out sideways now as she lost a lot of cartilage but she is no longer in pain and her ears now look terrific.
The surgery is daunting and should ONLY be done by a very experienced soft tissue surgeon! Here is a link about it:
01 Total Ear Canal Ablation and Ventral Bulla Osteotomy: The TECA Procedure - VeterinaryPartner.com - a VIN company!
I am thrilled with the outcome! She is a much happier dog now...she barks for food and can eat well. Prior to the surgery, she was so uncomfortable that she did not chew kibble or dog treats. She also did not bark. Now she is hard to stop...LOL