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Going to Purdue; labs back

Posted : 8/10/2009 10:43:49 AM

Jessie's getting a dental tomorrow. While she's sedated the vet is going to examine her larynx to determine what's been causing the cough I had mentioned in the thread about her pancreatitis. She does a soft cough several times a day where she makes a blowing sound and her cheeks puff out a little. She also makes a sound that is similar to a loud belch ( best way I know to describe it); she doesn't make that sound everyday, but sometimes she makes it a few times a day. That sound is always preceded by the soft cough. The vet has narrowed the problem to her larynx. There can be many causes for her symptoms; I hope it's just something caught in her throat; he said he removed a piece of grass from the throat of another dog with these symptoms. I'm worried that it's laryngeal paralysis and will require surgery to correct it. So, please send some of those idog vibes her way.

calliecritturs

Posted : 8/10/2009 10:52:34 AM

Absolutely - prayers and good thots for something EZ this time!!

JackieG

Posted : 8/10/2009 11:05:59 AM

Sending good thoughts for Jesse's dental and larynx exam tomorrow.

BEVOLASVEGAS

Posted : 8/10/2009 11:20:45 AM

Sending good thoughts your way!

jennie_c_d

Posted : 8/10/2009 2:35:58 PM

Do great, Jessie, and feel better super fast!

jessies_mom

Posted : 8/11/2009 2:21:36 PM

I want to thank everyone for all your good vibes. My vet is fairly sure that Jessie has laryngeal paralysis;

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2096&aid=861

It takes a specialist to confirm this and do the surgery; my vet has already made a referral to Purdue and we have an appointment tomorrow morning. She did not get a dental because he didn't want to intubate her and risk damaging the cartilage but although she needs a dental her teeth aren't bad enough to cause an infection. He did blood work before anesthetizing her and her amylase and lipase are lower so that's good news; it means her pancreatitis has stabilized. I'll let you know what happens tomorrow; please keep us in your thoughts.

stardog85

Posted : 8/11/2009 2:29:47 PM

Sorry to hear that the vet didn't find something simple, but you'll be in good hands at Purdue. The vets and students at the clinic are awesome ime - good luck tomorrow!!!

JackieG

Posted : 8/11/2009 2:42:18 PM

Keeping Jesse in my prayers and you too. :) Glad you got some good news with her blood work.

Johnny&Tessy

Posted : 8/11/2009 3:18:27 PM

Prayers, good thoughts, and positive vibes for Jesse. Good to hear the pancreatitis has stabilized.

Good luck at Purdue tomorrow.

Johnny & Tessy

kpwlee

Posted : 8/11/2009 4:03:42 PM

as always we send you and her the best we have!

BEVOLASVEGAS

Posted : 8/11/2009 4:07:59 PM

Sending good thoughts for the visit to Purdue!

shadowsgin

Posted : 8/11/2009 4:45:16 PM

Sending very good vibes to your visit to Purdue.

calliecritturs

Posted : 8/11/2009 4:52:42 PM

Major good thots and prayers -- may it go as good as possible!

gradyupmybutt

Posted : 8/11/2009 5:14:49 PM

Oh Janice! So many good vibes for you and Jesse. On the good side, I'm thrilled to hear that her pancreatitis seems to be stabilized.

jessies_mom

Posted : 8/11/2009 7:11:13 PM

You guys rock; thanks so much for the good vibes. She also has an elongated soft palate so it's possible they may shorten it surgically and not operate on the larynx. Apparently she's had the elongated palate since birth and it wasn't a problem until she developed the laryngeal paralysis. From what I've read an elongated soft palate can eventually cause laryngeal collapse.

Stardog; You're right about Purdue. I've taken one of our cats there when he had cancer in his leg. They amputated it and he has done great; that was nine years ago. Jessie also sees a dermatologist there and it has really helped he allergies. Even though she's almost eleven she has lots of energy and is in very good health ( heart, lungs, kidneys) except for the pancreatitis so I'm very hopeful for a good outcome to this.