Mr.Stu 1,922 Posted March 19 During the investigative work to try to diagnose what was causing my beautiful girl's lethargy and ataxia, it was discovered that she also had megaesophagus which caused her to suffer with aspiration pneumonia. This is a condition where food does not pass smoothly through the esophagus into the stomach and can easily be coughed up and inhaled into the lungs, causing an infection. It was recommended to keep her as upright as possible while feeding so gravity would assist in the movement of her food through the esophagus and into the stomach. A device called a Bailey chair helps support the dog while they eat and for 15 minutes or more after feeding. I built this Bailey chair for Hena last Saturday. She used it for 2 days until her decline rapidly accelerated and she was put to sleep yesterday afternoon. If anybody has, or knows of a similarly sized dog with megaesophagus that could use this Bailey chair, please reach out. It is free for any dog that can use it. I'm in Hunterdon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,812 Posted March 19 Condolences on your loss Stuart. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bklynracer 1,265 Posted March 19 Stu, My condolences, so sorry to hear of your loss, I believe I met your dog at one of WMA events years ago, beautiful intelligent dog. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10X 3,298 Posted March 19 My condolences. She was a beautiful dog, and your devotion to her shows in the handbuilt Bailey chair you made for her. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicious 138 Posted March 19 Sorry for your loss. I lost my pup last September due to illness and I still miss her. You took good care of your pup. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted March 19 Really sorry to hear of your loss. Bob 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
45Doll 5,877 Posted March 19 Very sorry to hear that Stu. You are obviously a devoted owner. Our pets become part of our families, and it always hurts when we lose one. Condolences from Mr. & Mrs. 45Doll. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaddyNick 408 Posted March 19 Damn. Sorry to read this. My condolences. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njJoniGuy 2,131 Posted March 19 Condolences Stu. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverado427 10,730 Posted March 20 Sorry for your loss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites