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NAME : annie
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EMAIL : ammphases@aol.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 14yrs
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : the beginning stages of LP were diagnosed along with allergies.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : hydroxizine at first now we have switched to benadryl
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : no surgery at this time
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : she also has been on levoxyl for many years for hypothyroidism
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : checking out this site again because her condition has progressively gotten worse in the past two weeks. alot of panting and at times it sounds "wet". she just seems to be in so much distress.
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NAME : Katherine
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EMAIL : orcas@teleport.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 12
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Yes
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Dexamethasone
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : No
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : steroids aren't working as well to help with control, seems to be breathing a little harder.
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NAME : Tracey King
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EMAIL : kingtutoring@yahoo.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 7 yrs. 9 months
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Yes it was. At first our vets thought she had a foreign object lodged in her throat or a tumor.Once they did the "scope" they immediately sent us to a specialist.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : D.J.'s case was severe. Steroids as well as antibiotics were given prior to surgery due to massive swelling. Weekend sedation at the animal emergency clinic saved her life though. She needed to be "knocked out" in order to rest and allow the swelling to g
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Yes. 7 years 9 months. Within 10 days of diagnosis D.J. was operated on. We had no choice. We read as much as we could during that time, met with the specialist, and opted for the surgery. D.J.'s surgery was done through the mouth and a "flap" was removed
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : Thyroid was tested first.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : We pray for a quality life. Will keep you posted.
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NAME : Scott
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EMAIL : mgirwin@home.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 11 yrs.
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Yes
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Right now she is on Prednisone to lessen the swelling of the folds.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Not for LP. She just had a lump removed from her neck. Waiting to find out if it is cancer? It doesn't look good though. If it is cancer, that will have to be dealt with first. The vet said that if we can get that under control we can do something about t
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No. Not sure
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Good at times and bad at times. Her lymph nodes are swelled up also. I feel so bad when she starts hacking. She is a 11 yr. old Black Lab named TAZ!
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NAME : Mary Baker
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EMAIL : MaryB49@home.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 12-1/2
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : yes
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Thyroid meds
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : no probably won't put him through it
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : no
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Worsening - heat seems to be a factor for him. Slowly deteriorating in general too because of age. Greyhound
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NAME : chris
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EMAIL : cchuoke1@mns.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 11
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : yes, i had leroy scoped for confirmation.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : sedatives
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : pending surgery at 12 years
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : no/yes
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : had second breathing attack on 4/28/01. tongue and gums blue. rushed to emergency clinic. appears to have recovered. will push for surgery next week if i can.
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NAME : Rey Villegas
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EMAIL : reyvee@hotmail.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 8 years
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Yes
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : None, so far
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Not yet but we have seriously contemplated it. Doctor recommended that we hold off so we did.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No. No.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : She seems to be getting worse. She is a very excitable dog. We were thinking of some kind of medication to calm her down. We would rather put her down than have her suffer but we don't really know what to do. We just want what is best for our Lab.
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NAME : Renee Bratton
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EMAIL : nana@cross-plains.wi.us
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 13
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Yes. We have a wonderful vet. who has been very accurate in diagnosing all medical conditions of our three dogs.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Just found out Belle has LP. Have not tried any medications yet. Any suggestions? We are looking for any medications which will help Belle be more comfortable and control her coughing.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : No. Belle will be 14 in July and we really perfer not to put her though surgery. We are looking for alternatives for keeping her comfortable.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Occational coughing. Increased panting.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Scooter, labrador retriever, 12 1/2
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EMAIL : rayeanne41@aol.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 12
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : No. I kept asking about the heavy panting and was shrugged off. It was not until I saw an internist about another couple of problems that LP was mentioned (in a casual way). I didn't realize the seriousness of the problem until April 23, 2001, when Scoote
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : There are medications?
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : He has to have a couple of other tests (possible enlarged heart) to see if he's a viable candidate for surgery. That is the only option I was told of...
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : Scooter is my only dog. To my knowledge, his thyroid was not tested.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : He has been doing well this past week. The weather cooled down. Scooter's acupuncturist suggested ice water, and using cold compresses on his neck. He likes the ice water a lot.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Charis, female Hovawart, 12,5 years
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EMAIL : thilo.paschke@web.de
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 12years, 3 months
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : One veterinarian diagnosed heart insufficiency. Since I was not convinced about this diagnosis, I consulted another veterinarian after a few weeks. This veterinarian diagnosed LP.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Corticosteroids did improve the breathing for 2-3 weeks, since the larynx was also swallen.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : The surgery was performed with 12,5 years in the university clinic of Utrecht (Netherlands). Until now we are satisfied. The dog began to eat and to drink the next day after the surgery and the loud breathing disappeared.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? :
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Very good. 1,5 weeks after the surgery the breathing sounds normal and the dog has no problems with eating or drinking. The dog has only some problems with coughing from time to time.
We are very happy with the result of the surgery.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : spring. span. 11 yrs.
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EMAIL : ggloryb2@aol.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 9 yrs.
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : NO!!! AT FIRST, DIAGNOSESD WITH HEART CONDITION, LATER TO FIND OUT IT WAS MISDIAGNOSED.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : THEOPPHYLINE
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : HAVING SURGERY IN A FEW WEEKS
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? :
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : GAGGING, COUGHING, PANTING
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Sara, Lab 14yrs old
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EMAIL : martineyeoman@home.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 12
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Not at first, diagnosed with allergies in the beginning.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : None, she had prednasone for a while for coughing and codine with cough meds.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : No, not yet, I am a little reluctant at her age, I do not have much feedback on Labs her age and their recovery.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Terrible coughing, heavy breathing she wants so bad to go on walks and can not seem to make it too far without out the heavy breathing, it goes on for hours after we get home from a VERY short walk. I want to help her badly.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Honey-Chesapeake Bay Retriever-14 years
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EMAIL : lisav@home.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 11
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : After doing much of the research myself, I finally "diagnosed" the problem. I guess we understand our dogs better than our vets who only see them occasionally. After finding your group last week, we had her tested. She does indeed have LP. She goes in for
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : No. By the time we got her diagnosed, she was in advanced stages. We rented an oxygen tank for the few days leading up to surgery. We fashioned a mask by cutting off the bottom of a 2 liter pop bottle. I would recommend renting a tank to other owners. At
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : She's 14 now. We hope the surgery will be a success.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? :
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? :
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : borzoi
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EMAIL : novakofs@uiuc.edu
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 10 - 11 years old
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Yes.My 11 1/2 yr. ol male borzoi was diagnosed by a respiratory specialist at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : NONE
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Yes. 11/2 Yrs. Initially a tie-back was performed - it failed within 4 days. A permanent trach was successfully performed. He recovered and lived another year.
Euthanized because of inoperable tumor on his heart at age 12 yrs 7 months.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : I had a 4 year old male borzoi diagnosed with a "Lazy Larynx" - nephew to 11 1/2 yr. old. MSU thyroid tested "normal". Dog that had surgery was MSU thyroid tested "low borderline".
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : The 4 year old developed IMTP. Succumbed to bacteria pneumonia while on steroids for IMTP. Litter brother now 51/2 yrs old - seems fine. I will monitor for future symptoms.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Rudy/St.Poodle/7yrs
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EMAIL : charder9@home.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 7years
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Yes, At first at the veterinary
Hospital where I work and then by
by a specialist.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : None yet
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Not yet but I'm considering surgery
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No and yes throid levels are normal
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Doing good except for when he over
does it or in the heat.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Boxer
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EMAIL :
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 11yrs 6 months
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : I brought my dog in because he had a terrible gagging/choking cough.
The cough came on suddenly one night and three weeks later, went away. Four months later, he had the cough again.
He could breathe fine, but when he would lie down at night, he would
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Prednisone did not help.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : 11 years, 10 months. The surgery did not help my dogs problems. Apparently the vet did a quick fix, and even in his summary said, We will see if this helps. The tie back has just complicated my dogs health condition. I am extremely upset that this vet did
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : no
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : We are going to Tufts and trying to diagnose his cough. So far, his heart is fine. He did have a bad lung infection, probably due to surgery. The LP has made diagnostic testing very difficult since we cannot do a barium swallow. LP has severely complicate
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Cassius Clay/Boxer/1 yr
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EMAIL : kkolb79710@aol.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 1 yr
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Yes. He was scoped and nothing found. Throat culture was also negative. He gags and coughs in the morning and vomits mucous.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Benadryl for allergies/mucous.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : N/A
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No other dogs. Not sure if thyroid was tested or not.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Good! He is happy, drinks and eats well. Coughs only in the morning.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Coco
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EMAIL : vbschmidt@yahoo.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : maybe 10
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : yes
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : thyriod meds
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : yes, Coco just underwent surgery yesterdy and is so far doing well but will be at the Vets another dat or two to watch for complications. But she is eating and so far things look positive.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : yes it was tested, she was put on meds but levels were never abnormal, just low normal.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Stable, 30 hours after surgery
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Penny-Bull Terrier-9
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EMAIL : hart2000@powersurfr.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 8 yrs
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : yes it was
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : none
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Surgery was done 5 days ago, she is doing well. She still is panting a bit, but not as bad. Also coughing after drinking.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : Yes, she was tested and has no thyroid problem.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : doing well...she is a stong dog and her surgery hasn't kept her down much. Hope it works
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Gus- Black Labrador Retriever
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EMAIL : punky.winkle@aol.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 10.5
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : After several visits. Two vets also told us there was nothing that could be done. I searched the web and found this site. Gus will be going in for surgery in 2 weeks.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Antibiotics at first, when those were not effective, he was taken off and is on nothing at the time.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : In three weeks, Gus will have surgery in Madison, Wisconsin. He just turned 11 last week.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No other dogs have ever been diagnosed with this condidion.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : I will send in another survey in several weeks post-op to give an update.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Cassey German Shepherd/Collie/Mixture 10 1/2 yrs old
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EMAIL : klaphakek@msn.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 10 1/2 yrs
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : We had no idea what LP was. Cassey had shortness of breath, and it turned into an emergency. U of M Doctor's assumed it was LP and after stabilizing her, diagnosis was confirmed & surgery done 2 days later
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Cassey has been on predinazone for a year for a condition called degenerative mylopathy (that is probably not the correct spelling of the disease)but after reading other's stories, this medication may have helped without us knowing
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : 10 1/2 yrs. This is our first day home. Time will tell.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : no
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : She looks good considering what has all happened. I pray she will be ok
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Kodi,Chow mix, 12years
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EMAIL : bnbgoodman2@aol.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 11 years
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : so far!
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : nothing yet, just found out today
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : not yet. Vet is calling vet school in Raleigh for more info. Kodi isn't very severe yet.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : no
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : breathing loud and labored. Worried about surgery since I just found out today. Best friend is a vet-tech in another city and she says after-care can be overwhelming sometimes.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Oprah, Female Chocolate Lab, 13 years old
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EMAIL : ibglfn@pacbell.net
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 13
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : The vet put her to sleep and examinined her throat, said there was no question. She had a full blood profile, thyroid was normal
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : none. Is there something? what about accupuncture or alternative methods of treatment?
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : No-I can't put her through that at this age
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : I have her son who is 10, he seems fine so far.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : She is fine when she is lying down but when she gets up to walk around she pants something horrible. The tail still wags and she still caries her blanket around.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Andy - English Springer Spaniel - 14 yrs old
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EMAIL : Leermiller@mindspring.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 13 1/2
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : yes
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : none
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : yes, at age 14. Just had the surgery 2 days ago. It seems to have corrected the problem.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No other dogs. Andy also has low thyroid ans receives Soloxin for it.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Andy also has Cushing's Disease, and Epilepsy. His current condition is he is recovering from LP surgery.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Zach, Newfoundland 13.5yr
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EMAIL : petey@galesburg.net
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 12 yrs.
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : After a few months and worsening signs. Thought it was heart at first.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : prednisone, benadryl, dexamethasone
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : unilateral tieback done at 12yr.2mo. One slight bout of aspiration, fever. Doing very well for the past 16 months. Good quality of life
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : thyroid low, on levothyroxine
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Possible stroke on 6/23/01. Head tilt, neurological deficits on right side. Treating with dexamethasone, slight improvement. Is this a result of accompanying neurological disease from LP?
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Tedi/Pomeranian/6 years
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EMAIL : twotudes@avon.net
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 2
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Not originally-she was thought to have had a reaction to tranquilizers. Her correct diagnosis of LP was made at the time that her Hypothyroidism was diagnosed.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Baby aspirin, thyroid meds and steroids when needed. Tedi is allergic to Benadryl and other antihistamines.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : That is how we found this website. We are looking for as much information as we can find in order to make some decisions about where we go from here. This summer has been so hard on Tedi (and the family) and although the vet feels surgery should be the la
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : Thyroid has been ruled as the causative for LP in Tedi's case. Our other Pom Tyke, doesn't have any of the same issues.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : We are trying to find the best methods of keeping Tedi's breathing under control, but it breaks our hearts to see the difficulty she has in breathing and how the least bit of exertion causes her to gasp for air! This leaves little in the way of quality of
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Kodi, chow mix, 12.5 years
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EMAIL : bnbgoodman2@aol.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 11 years
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : yes
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : none
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Yes! This is an update! He had surgery yesterday! Doing very well! Had unilateral done. Seems to be fine! Eating and drinking well..breathing already much improved!Came home next day after surgery!
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : no other dogs. Waiting for Thyroid results
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : doing great! So far very happy with results! The surgeon said his age would not be a factor for recovery. Those of you considering it, I say do it! Will update if needed!
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Gus 11 Black Lab
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EMAIL : punkywinkle@aol.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 10.5
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : After several vet visits, Gus was properly diagnosed but we were told that there was nothing that could be done.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Antibiotics.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Yes. Gus had surgery 2 weeks ago (June 12, 2001) at 11 years old and he has become the dog he was 2 years ago.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Gus is now able to run, swim and play. He is starting to gain some of the weight back that he had lost and is a completely new dog. We are so happy to see him able to breathe.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Pierce, Labrador, 12.5 yrs.
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EMAIL : Deb@k9deb.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 11 yrs.
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : I was told a year and a half ago that Pierce's heavy panting was due to his exposure to second hand smoke. I just learned today (quite by accident I got a second opinion from a great vet) that his symptoms match those of LP. I do not have definitive diagn
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Nothing so far, awaiting confirmation of diagnosis by endoscopy.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : No.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No other dogs. Thyroid test is normal as of six months ago.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : He's in great shape other than loud, heavy panting when excited or in hot/humid weather. His blood tests come back like a 2 year old's. He's happy and healthy other than the loud panting when excited and the change in the sound of his bark.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Princess/Pomeranian/16
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EMAIL : knilfego@earthlink.net
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : age 8
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Uncertain as it was called chondroma of the epiglottis. It was by accident that it was noticed one day that the tip of the epiglottis was missing.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : None.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : None, due to age and size and the surgeon felt it not critical that a tie back procedure be performed although it was an option.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : None. Thyroid not tested although she was on Soloxin.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Breathing seems now to have become exacerbated. Nothing can be done as is now in kidney failure. It's so very sad.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : emilie leonberger 11yrs
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EMAIL : ingecarola@axs2000.net
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 10 years
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : not at first heavy breathing was attributed to advanced age in a giant breed. one year later(4 2001)increasing severity prompted endoscopy and immediate surgery.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : NONE
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : SURGERY MAY 1 2001 AGE 11 4 WEEKS OF antibiotics .
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : NO OTHER DOGS
thyroid test normal
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : OCCASIONAL throat clearance and coughing after eating and especially drinking. emilie has had raised feeding dishes all her life so there was no change
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Roman - Lab/G. Shephed mix
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EMAIL : kristin@geeks-in-france.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 8.5 years
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Yes
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : None
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : No surgery
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No and No
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Roman has always panted like crazy. These last few months he's become more noisy about it. We had been told that it was a side effect of the medrol and steroids he's been on for the last several years - he had pemfigus as well. The pemfigus was under cont
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Casey, yellow lab mix 13
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EMAIL : gils22@net-link.net
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 12 1/2
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : I believe so. Just diagnosed today.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Nothing recommended. I am interested to know what is available.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Not yet. Still deciding what would be best for Casey.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No other dogs, no thyroid tests.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Casey's continuos heavy panting is what concerned me. She just seems so uncomfortable. I'm afraid to put her through surgery at her age though. I welcome advice!!
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Major, Black Lab, 11
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EMAIL : KNorton22@aol.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 11
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : I am still seeking information, every thing else has been negative. The last test is the sleep study.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : none, are there any?
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Haven't decided yet, he'll be 12 years old soon, I need more information.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No, never heard of it before. Thyroid tests were normal, as were heart, lung, liver, and tick panels for lyme disease and heartworm tests.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : He is doing well with decreased activity. It breaks my heart not to be able to take him swimming. We live on the waterfront and it is his favorite thing. Next step is to meet with the surgeon for the sleep study. Wish us luck
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Buckwheat/St.bernard-lab 12 years old
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EMAIL : kalihwisak@aol.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 12 years
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : At first it was thought Buckwheat had emphysema. He was treated for that for one month.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Predisone, Enalapril, and Theophylline were what he was given before we knew he had LP. by the time LP was diagnosed he needed emergency surgery or he would suffocate.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Surgery was performed at age 12.
So far he is in excellent condition compared to what he was going through before.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No
Yes the thyroid was tested.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : He is doing very well. He still has to learn not to "gobble" his food or it makes him cough. He can rest now without gasping for air.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Baxter 12yr Lab
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EMAIL : Antmidge@aol.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 11yr
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : No thought he just was breathing heavy..gaggd on water vet thought it was throat infection..responded well.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Pred.and tranq sometimes antibot and pecid for some upset
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : no vet thought pnemonia would bring him to death meds to keep him comfortable..till i read this site
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : no/ yes neg
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : gaging more vomitting fluids and very heavey breathing..Still wants to play but isnt allowed..Need help with direction and suggestions...will ask about trach
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Bonnie-Lab-13
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EMAIL : ekmatheson@aol.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 10
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Yes. Her father had developed it at about the same age.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Soloxine
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Yes.Age 11. We were on a waiting list for the tie-back surgery at Angell Memorial (Boston) when she started turning blue. Her surgeeon would not return my frantic calls. Ultimately, another doctor performed the older, more violent through the neck procedu
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : Her father and one broter, one nephew. Her thyroid was tested an found to be slightly low.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : If kept cool and calm, she is fine. She vomits or gags from time to time. We are very careful about treats, food, heat, overexcitement or exertion. Oddly enough, when she swims (very short distances, calm water, all on her own terms) her breathing actuall
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Elsie/Rottweiler/11.5 yrs
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EMAIL : danosf13@aol.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 11yrs
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : only by symptoms...we did not want to do anesthesia for a scope...vet thought it was too risky
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : none...would like fore info on this subject
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : no surgery
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : no other dogs, no thyroid tests but did lots of other labs, all normal
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : had good and bad days...snores a lot..regurgitates a lot. Have tried to thin her down a bit on the rec of my vet
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Hoover, labrador, 12 years
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EMAIL : BCSWCD@sltic.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 12 years
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : yes
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : prednisone, ace
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : no, she have other medical conditions that rule out surgery
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : She is already on thyroid medication - thyrazine
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Her first attack was very dramatic and she responded well to treatment
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : SIR - ENGLISH BULLDOG, 6 1/2 YEARS
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EMAIL : dlhelm1@yahoo.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : RECENTLY, BUT PROBABLY HAS HAD THIS FOR A WHILE - THOUGHT HEAVY BREATHING, ETC WERE NORMAL FOR BULLDOGS.
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : DURING EMERGENCY VISIT TO ANIMAL CLINIC A LARYNGEAL EXAM WAS DONE AND CONFIRMED LARYNGEAL PARALYSIS.
ALSO CHEST X RAY SHOWED ENLARGED HEART (RIGHT SIDE) AND CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : ACEPROMAZINE FOR SEDATION AND WAS PREVIOUSLY GIVEN DELTA ALBAPLEX FOR ALLERGIES BY REGULAR VET WHICH THE DR AT THE CLINIC SAID TO KEEP HIM ON ALSO
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : AWAITING SURGERY IN 5 DAYS - TIE-BACK.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : NO - DON'T KNOW IF THYROID WAS TESTED.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : SIR IS HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME BREATHING. CONSTANT HEAVY PANTING AND RESTLESSNESS NECESSITATED THE VISIT TO THE CLINIC IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT 3 DAYS AGO. SIR HAS BEEN STRICTLY CONFINED TO AIR CONDITIONING (EXCEPT FOR QUICK OUTSIDE BREAKS) AND NO STEPS
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Marcus, Chocolate Lab, 10 1/2
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EMAIL : dtasillo@bellsouth.net
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 10 1/2
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Yes
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Marcus was also diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and is taking medication for it for the last 2 weeks. Since he was diagnosed with LP yesterday 8/6/01 he was not given any prescriptive medications, nor were we told of any.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : NO
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : See above
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Today he seems to be breathing somewhat easier. His rib cage is acting normally, particularly when he is at rest. We think that he is breathing more comfortably because the thyroid medication has had time to become effective. Could the thyroid condition b
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Ralph Labrador/Shep-Greyhound Mix Age : 11 and1/2
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EMAIL : tetagina@earthlink.net
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 11/ last spring
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : yes.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : none were given/
My regular vet, recommended that the diagnostic evaluation be done.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Yes. Just 1 week ago. He is home. The Oakland Vet Referral Hospital in Birmingham, Michigan... Dr. Riggs did the surgery..
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? :
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : He seems to be recovering well.. we take him back in another week to get stiches out.Anyone in Michigan...SE should seek out Dr. Riggs. He was great... the staff was great and surgery plus costs were given at a low to high range
estimate..this was very r
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Caper, Labrador Retriever, 11 years
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EMAIL : dlsnyder@aol.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 11 years
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : yes, by self through this web site, confirmed by scope.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : none
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : yes, 11 years, unilateral tieback for total paralysis. Excellent results, no complications. Returned to raw diet immediately. Now four weeks post-op.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : I believe Caper's mother had undiagnosed LP. Both dogs normal thyroid.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Surgery has made an amazing difference. Caper is running, swimming, playing and is not gasping for air or stressed.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Dog's name is K-2, Labrador, 11yrs-8mos.
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EMAIL : K2sOwner@aol.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 11 yrs-5mos.
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Yes - Immediately
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : None
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Surgery was performed July 27, 2001. K-2 was 11yrs-7mos. old at time of surgery
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No other dogs in house. Thyroid was tested and normal.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : He is two weeks post surgery and doing great. He is breathing so much better. His surgery was done at the University of Minnesota Vet Hospital. We are so grateful.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Ace/Border Collie mix/13-3/4 yrs
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EMAIL : genenevl@aol.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 13-1/2
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Not at first
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : none
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Yes, 1-1/2 weeks ago. Fairly good results, but he still has rapid, noisy panting; he stresses easily.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No other dogs with LP.
Thyroid was finally tested after a trip to emergency clinic and vet there asked. Now on thyroid meds.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : He seems to recover quickly, then slide back into the heavy panting. The weather's not that hot; being excitable seems to be the biggest challenge. Someone mentioned sedatives. Has anyone had any experience with that?
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : DARBY, CHOCOLATE LAB AGE 11
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EMAIL : MDUNLAVEY@AOL.COM
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 10
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : AFTER A REFFERAL TO A SPECIALIZED CLINIC. WASTED ALMOST 1 YEAR ON A VARIETY OF MEDS
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : NONE TO CONTROL LP. PROR TO DIAGNOSIS HE WAS ON STEROIDS WHICH ONLY BULKED HIM UP AND CAUSED HIM TO URINATE.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : SURGERY HAS NOT BEEN PERFORMED. I AM CONSIDERING THAT NOW SINCE HIS QUALITY OF LIFE IS POOR.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : NO ON BOTH COUNTS
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : DIFFICULTY BREATHING, ONLY ACTIVE EARLY IN MORNING AND LATE IN EVENIING
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Sampson, Golden Retriever, 11-1/2 yo
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EMAIL : spotlink@yahoo.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 11-1/2 yo
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Yes but this is NOT why I took him to K State Vet Hospital.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : He is on pred, Enacard, Lasix and aspirin but not for LP - all for his general decline and he was diagnosed with a "bulging aorta" or aneursym. The docs think/thought the an. would kill him, I think the LP may kill him first.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : No surgery. When they found the aneursym, they said no surgery would fix it - none available for dogs, this condition is extremely rare. The vet had seen it twice in 40 years. They felt the LP was not the issue. They don't feel Sam's general health would
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No other dogs with LP. Sampson's thyroid was tested previously, no problems.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : He's okay as long as he's inside with air conditioning. Can NOT take the heat at all. Also, can't have much physical activity (playing, romping, etc.) or he collapses gasping to the ground, it's horrible!
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