Keith that was fabulous information & grateful you shared at a normal level. "Twilight zone" was a perfect description. Your & your wife are lucky to have each other as it sounds like you have a great partnership as pet lovers. My precious 8 y.o lab developed terrible reflux/ regurgitation after meals & I will take this info into account to try to help her.
I just adopted 2 German shepherd pups. Hardly 9 weeks old and my little boy has ME. I spent the first week of his diagnosis in depression and sometimes I just start crying thinking about his poor little self not doing well. I am doing extensive research to make sure I give him the best quality of life. I just wanted to say I appreciate your videos of reassurance. God bless you bro, keep it up 💪🏼
I’ve read online that you can have surgery for it now. Unfortunately my puppy got it from 3 weeks old. She got to much food in her lungs, so the vet advised to let her go. Unfortunately I listened to the vet then. If I were to go through it again, I would have gone to other vets to check with them also and used more money to save her.
How sweet! What a beautiful dog! My dog and very best friend Jack is 15 1/2 years old too - although he does not have the same condition (he has a heart murmur and was diagnosed with a Mitral Valve Disease with pulmonary hypertension/dilated cardiomyopathy over 2 years ago) and as a fellow dedicated and devoted dog-child parent, I completely agree with the sentiment that it definitely is a full time job especially upon diagnosis of a chronic condition that requires maintenance in order to for them to retain their their quality of life. Everything you said about reactions to an episode they’re having to the whole psychopathy about their illness as well as the feelings of loving and bonding with our dogs from infancy into their twilight years, and having the intuition of just “knowing” the red alarm signals as a part of the ties that bind us to our dogs and that “different” kind of love that begins to develop towards your dog throughout the years especially ini light of their diagnosis and in the midst of their illnesses. It’s our turn to pay it forward to our dogs whereas most would have given up. PS: Happy to see you’ve adopted another doggo!!! So glad I’m not the only one who would want to do this! (I haven’t yet but in the process of looking to adopt). We can’t let idiots decide to make us feel guilty and selfish despite the love we carry and have to give to them! ❤
I think what your videos show is only people willing to be invested at a level most people are not can save a dog with such a horrible condition. I have a Basset hound with the nightmare condition and I can only say is the mental thing is real and I also can say that Hank keys off my reactions to his condition. If he is having a horrible day and I am panicking about it he also has a much harder time getting past the event.. If I stay very calm we can get through it with much more confidence and peace. I have been dealing with this condition for 4 years and just recently my vet talked me into trying a long term Temaril P regiment and within 4 days he was not regurgitating at all and his throat opened up and started partially working food back down. I am in the middle of a test to see if the drug was the cause by cutting him off the stuff for a month and he went right back to horrible within 4 days. I do not like the idea of a long term drug but the result were actual magic after all this time and I would think anyone could talk to their vet about it with their dog. Keep up the good fight my friend. I feel your pain and am doing the same life thing you are only doing it solo . Good luck and thanks for your words which have gotten us through long nights many times .
You’re a good human. I love my dogs as much as you. My lab has LP and I’m now 99%sure she has mega esophagus as I’m cleaning up regurgitation daily. She yaks up 2-17 times a day. The washer is getting a heck of a workout and it’s all about buying a rug Dr! So with the chair does that cut down on the regurgitation?
* Keith's dog, Mikko, has megaesophagus, a condition that requires adjustments in lifestyle. (Source: Keith) * Keith built a chair for Mikko to help him with his megaesophagus. He is not a carpenter but was driven by love for his dog. (Source: Keith) * Keith's dog, Mikko, is a Lhasa Apso, and he was diagnosed with megaesophagus six years ago. Mikko was throwing up, shaking, and shivering before his diagnosis. (Source: Keith) * The veterinarian told Keith and his wife that dogs with severe megaesophagus usually don't live more than one or two years, but Mikko has surpassed that timeline. (Source: Veterinarian (as quoted by Keith)) * Keith and his wife committed to taking care of Mikko despite his diagnosis. They have been married for 10 years, and Keith's wife loves Mikko more than him. (Source: Keith) * Mikko has to go in a chair every time he eats or drinks to help him with his megaesophagus. The duration in the chair depends on what he consumes. (Source: Keith) * Keith has done extensive research on megaesophagus and understands the peristalsis effect and the role of the esophageal sphincter in the condition. (Source: Keith) * If the esophagus and esophageal sphincter are paralyzed, food can't process and go down, leading to regurgitation. This can cause aspiration pneumonia, which is serious and potentially life-threatening. (Source: Keith) * Keith and his wife have a habit of documenting every time they put Mikko in his chair. This was initially done using a notepad but has become a habit over time. (Source: Keith) * Keith uses a technique called "cooping cupping" to help Mikko with his megaesophagus. This involves rubbing and holding Mikko in specific ways to aid digestion. (Source: Keith) * Mikko has thrown up 11 times in one day, and taking care of him is a full-time job. Keith and his wife spend a lot of money and time cleaning up after him. (Source: Keith) * Keith is concerned about the Pharmaceuticals and city water and believes they could contribute to megaesophagus. He has an 11-stage water filtration system to prevent this. (Source: Keith) * Keith built the chair for Mikko from scratch, measuring his dog and staying up nights to build it. The chair has hinges and clasps and is now a piece of furniture. (Source: Keith) * Mikko sometimes has episodes where he shakes, curls up, and throws up, leading Keith to believe he might be suffering from excess mucus in his windpipe. (Source: Keith) * Keith has a theory that popping the mucus bubble in Mikko's windpipe could help him breathe better during these episodes. However, he is not a veterinarian and does not advise others to do this. (Source: Keith) * Keith has had to perform CPR on Mikko in the past and has a strong emotional connection with his dog. (Source: Keith) * Keith holds Mikko upside down and uses cupping to help him during episodes where he is suffocating and throwing up. He believes this helps remove fluid from Mikko's lungs. (Source: Keith) * Keith acknowledges that his methods might be dangerous and advises others to consult their veterinarian instead of listening to him. (Source: Keith) * Keith believes that removing physical obstructions causing suffering in dogs with megaesophagus can help them feel better. (Source: Keith) * Keith's wife has a high level of intuition and connection with Mikko, sometimes remaining calm during episodes while Keith panics. Keith has learned to borrow her certainty at times. (Source: Keith) * Keith believes that interrupting Mikko's pattern during episodes by taking him outside or giving him water can help him forget his suffering and relax. (Source: Keith) * Keith had a deep meditative moment where he realized that Mikko loved him with complete unconditional love, and since then, they have bonded deeply. (Source: Keith) * Keith's wife loves the sound of Mikko snoring, so Keith recorded a high-quality audio of Mikko snoring for 10 minutes straight. (Source: Keith)
I think my dog Mika, 19 year old 30 lb lab/hound mix (used to weigh 47lbs) must have megaesophageal reflux ... she frequently regurgitates (dozens of times yesterday) with lots of thick clear saliva... also has lost so much weight (skin & bones). Vet dog care is so expensive (long term unemployed vet) and I'm not sure they would tell me anything I haven't learned here other than getting x-ray confirmation. Thanks.
Considering building a chair for Mika, but just ordered a front backpack dog carrier to lift her up vertically in front of me when I feed her. Need to figure out how long to hold her vertical for each meal for the food to pass to the stomach.
I love how the chair matches the cabinet! Good job!!!!
Keith that was fabulous information & grateful you shared at a normal level. "Twilight zone" was a perfect description. Your & your wife are lucky to have each other as it sounds like you have a great partnership as pet lovers. My precious 8 y.o lab developed terrible reflux/ regurgitation after meals & I will take this info into account to try to help her.
Thank you so much! I almost put my down yesterday
Sending love and prayers for you guys!🐾❤️
I just adopted 2 German shepherd pups. Hardly 9 weeks old and my little boy has ME. I spent the first week of his diagnosis in depression and sometimes I just start crying thinking about his poor little self not doing well. I am doing extensive research to make sure I give him the best quality of life. I just wanted to say I appreciate your videos of reassurance. God bless you bro, keep it up 💪🏼
How has everything gone so far?
I’ve read online that you can have surgery for it now. Unfortunately my puppy got it from 3 weeks old. She got to much food in her lungs, so the vet advised to let her go. Unfortunately I listened to the vet then. If I were to go through it again, I would have gone to other vets to check with them also and used more money to save her.
How sweet! What a beautiful dog! My dog and very best friend Jack is 15 1/2 years old too - although he does not have the same condition (he has a heart murmur and was diagnosed with a Mitral Valve Disease with pulmonary hypertension/dilated cardiomyopathy over 2 years ago) and as a fellow dedicated and devoted dog-child parent, I completely agree with the sentiment that it definitely is a full time job especially upon diagnosis of a chronic condition that requires maintenance in order to for them to retain their their quality of life. Everything you said about reactions to an episode they’re having to the whole psychopathy about their illness as well as the feelings of loving and bonding with our dogs from infancy into their twilight years, and having the intuition of just “knowing” the red alarm signals as a part of the ties that bind us to our dogs and that “different” kind of love that begins to develop towards your dog throughout the years especially ini light of their diagnosis and in the midst of their illnesses. It’s our turn to pay it forward to our dogs whereas most would have given up. PS: Happy to see you’ve adopted another doggo!!! So glad I’m not the only one who would want to do this! (I haven’t yet but in the process of looking to adopt). We can’t let idiots decide to make us feel guilty and selfish despite the love we carry and have to give to them! ❤
I came here because I think my frenchie has megaE.. Im literally going thru everything you've said in ur videos with my bubu.😢👍
have you tried raising the water bowl?
I think what your videos show is only people willing to be invested at a level most people are not can save a dog with such a horrible condition. I have a Basset hound with the nightmare condition and I can only say is the mental thing is real and I also can say that Hank keys off my reactions to his condition. If he is having a horrible day and I am panicking about it he also has a much harder time getting past the event.. If I stay very calm we can get through it with much more confidence and peace. I have been dealing with this condition for 4 years and just recently my vet talked me into trying a long term Temaril P regiment and within 4 days he was not regurgitating at all and his throat opened up and started partially working food back down. I am in the middle of a test to see if the drug was the cause by cutting him off the stuff for a month and he went right back to horrible within 4 days. I do not like the idea of a long term drug but the result were actual magic after all this time and I would think anyone could talk to their vet about it with their dog. Keep up the good fight my friend. I feel your pain and am doing the same life thing you are only doing it solo . Good luck and thanks for your words which have gotten us through long nights many times .
Thank you I’m going to ask the vet about this treatment!
How is this working for you??
it the Temaril P that you use a prescription from the Vet or is it the same as the over the counter Temaril P ?
You’re a good human. I love my dogs as much as you. My lab has LP and I’m now 99%sure she has mega esophagus as I’m cleaning up regurgitation daily. She yaks up 2-17 times a day. The washer is getting a heck of a workout and it’s all about buying a rug Dr!
So with the chair does that cut down on the regurgitation?
Yes absolutely it does, I strongly recommend you invest in one. For the sake your sweet pup ! God Bless
* Keith's dog, Mikko, has megaesophagus, a condition that requires adjustments in lifestyle. (Source: Keith)
* Keith built a chair for Mikko to help him with his megaesophagus. He is not a carpenter but was driven by love for his dog. (Source: Keith)
* Keith's dog, Mikko, is a Lhasa Apso, and he was diagnosed with megaesophagus six years ago. Mikko was throwing up, shaking, and shivering before his diagnosis. (Source: Keith)
* The veterinarian told Keith and his wife that dogs with severe megaesophagus usually don't live more than one or two years, but Mikko has surpassed that timeline. (Source: Veterinarian (as quoted by Keith))
* Keith and his wife committed to taking care of Mikko despite his diagnosis. They have been married for 10 years, and Keith's wife loves Mikko more than him. (Source: Keith)
* Mikko has to go in a chair every time he eats or drinks to help him with his megaesophagus. The duration in the chair depends on what he consumes. (Source: Keith)
* Keith has done extensive research on megaesophagus and understands the peristalsis effect and the role of the esophageal sphincter in the condition. (Source: Keith)
* If the esophagus and esophageal sphincter are paralyzed, food can't process and go down, leading to regurgitation. This can cause aspiration pneumonia, which is serious and potentially life-threatening. (Source: Keith)
* Keith and his wife have a habit of documenting every time they put Mikko in his chair. This was initially done using a notepad but has become a habit over time. (Source: Keith)
* Keith uses a technique called "cooping cupping" to help Mikko with his megaesophagus. This involves rubbing and holding Mikko in specific ways to aid digestion. (Source: Keith)
* Mikko has thrown up 11 times in one day, and taking care of him is a full-time job. Keith and his wife spend a lot of money and time cleaning up after him. (Source: Keith)
* Keith is concerned about the Pharmaceuticals and city water and believes they could contribute to megaesophagus. He has an 11-stage water filtration system to prevent this. (Source: Keith)
* Keith built the chair for Mikko from scratch, measuring his dog and staying up nights to build it. The chair has hinges and clasps and is now a piece of furniture. (Source: Keith)
* Mikko sometimes has episodes where he shakes, curls up, and throws up, leading Keith to believe he might be suffering from excess mucus in his windpipe. (Source: Keith)
* Keith has a theory that popping the mucus bubble in Mikko's windpipe could help him breathe better during these episodes. However, he is not a veterinarian and does not advise others to do this. (Source: Keith)
* Keith has had to perform CPR on Mikko in the past and has a strong emotional connection with his dog. (Source: Keith)
* Keith holds Mikko upside down and uses cupping to help him during episodes where he is suffocating and throwing up. He believes this helps remove fluid from Mikko's lungs. (Source: Keith)
* Keith acknowledges that his methods might be dangerous and advises others to consult their veterinarian instead of listening to him. (Source: Keith)
* Keith believes that removing physical obstructions causing suffering in dogs with megaesophagus can help them feel better. (Source: Keith)
* Keith's wife has a high level of intuition and connection with Mikko, sometimes remaining calm during episodes while Keith panics. Keith has learned to borrow her certainty at times. (Source: Keith)
* Keith believes that interrupting Mikko's pattern during episodes by taking him outside or giving him water can help him forget his suffering and relax. (Source: Keith)
* Keith had a deep meditative moment where he realized that Mikko loved him with complete unconditional love, and since then, they have bonded deeply. (Source: Keith)
* Keith's wife loves the sound of Mikko snoring, so Keith recorded a high-quality audio of Mikko snoring for 10 minutes straight. (Source: Keith)
I think my dog Mika, 19 year old 30 lb lab/hound mix (used to weigh 47lbs) must have megaesophageal reflux ... she frequently regurgitates (dozens of times yesterday) with lots of thick clear saliva... also has lost so much weight (skin & bones). Vet dog care is so expensive (long term unemployed vet) and I'm not sure they would tell me anything I haven't learned here other than getting x-ray confirmation. Thanks.
Considering building a chair for Mika, but just ordered a front backpack dog carrier to lift her up vertically in front of me when I feed her. Need to figure out how long to hold her vertical for each meal for the food to pass to the stomach.