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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Linda Cortichiato Yellow lab-Buster 9 yrs
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EMAIL : mcortichiato@aol.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 8 yrs
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Luckily we were turned onto LP and it's symptoms from other owners of his littermates. Diagnosis at Mich. State Vet Hosp. Larascope and xrays of chest taken. 100% paralysis on both sides. Inflamed lung tissue and enlarged heart due to strained breathing.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : No meds, immediate surgery.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Yes,age 9,left arytenoid cartilage laterlization(tie back on left side.) Buster had surgery 8/24/01 and is home 2 days post op. Eating and drinking well. Throaty panting has greatly diminished.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : One of Buster's sisters sadly died from heat stroke due to LP. LP had'nt been diagnosed prior to death. Owners helped us to suspect Buster's LP. Mother also had tie back 07/01,age 11.Yes-okay!
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Home- resting comfortably. Perscribed antibiotics for 10 days.Wet down food and elevate food bowls for ease in swallowing. Total vet cost was much lower than estimated- totaled $1100-every penny worth it! Pet owners need to talk up this condition, can be
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Nicki
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EMAIL : greekma@berkshire.rr.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 8 1/2 yrs
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Not at first. Diagnosed with pnuemonia. Tried various treatments for 2 1/2 months later -went to another facility - she was diagnosed with LP within 24 hours
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : none at this ime
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : not yet
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? :
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : not doing well - need to decide what we are going to do.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Abbey
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EMAIL : shelab15@aol.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : approx. 8yrs.
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : No. My vet took a chest X-ray after I complained about Abbey's persistant labored breathing and told me everything looks fine. When I told him she was making these loud gagging noise, he told me it's not uncommon for older dogs to start to have a cough. H
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Benedryl, buffered aspirin
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : I will go ahead with surgery, if the specialist reccommends her to have it. We have an appt with him this week. Abbey is now 13years 4 months.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Abbey is panting all the time and makes a loud gagging, hacking noise quite frequently. It's so hard to see her so uncomfortable. After reading all the information from your website, I am convinced she has LP. I made an appt. with the specialist you have
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Alex, Yellow Lab, 12 1/2
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EMAIL : kpreston@aikenelectric.net
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 12
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Alex was just diagnosed on Friday by our local vet. He scoped him and now we take him to a vet/surgeon in Columbia, S.C. if we decide to hve the surgery.
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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
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : He was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at the age of 3.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Over the past months Alex has lost about 10-12 lbs. His appetite is great and so are all of his body functions. We feel the weight lost is due to loss of muscle mass. He has NO energy and does not want to go outside to walk, very unusual for him. However,
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Taylor-black lab-13 years
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EMAIL : solleis@aol.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? : none
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : none due to his arthritis, age and concern for his overall health
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : yes thyroid was tested
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : lp progressed quickly in the past 6 months. He was put to sleep on August 31 due to lp, labored breathing and pain from arthritic joints, spine, etc.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : BUCKIE, B-LAB, 12
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EMAIL : jbsstarkey@aol.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? :
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : possibility, not sure.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : waiting on last thyroid test to come back.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : vomiting, labored breathing at times.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : chazz beagle-dachs 4
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EMAIL : ladyred1957@hotmail.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 3
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : It has just been diagnosed officially
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Benedryl
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Surgery will be performed in the near future
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : no
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? :
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : BENJAMIN. FLAT COAT RETREIVER. 9YRS
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EMAIL : KENNETHJFAULDS@AOL.COM
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 8YRS
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : YES
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : NIL
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : HE HAD TOTAL PARALYSIS - HAD LEFT SIDE TIE-BACK.
8 YRS.
MADE FULL RECOVERY.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : NO
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : PUT TO SLEEP THURSDAY 6TH SEPT 2001
DIAGNOSED ADVANCED CANCER.
NOT RELATED TO HIS LP.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Luci - English Springer Spaniel
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EMAIL : suzanne_arnold@adaptec.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? : Prednisone & Licorice root
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : No - surgery, but the time it became a factor, her liver was failing and the Dr.s did not recommend it.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : Thyroid was tested, later on in treatment & some medication given.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Luci died on June 12, 2001.
Had I known how awful it was to become, I would have had the surgery earlier, before she was so sickly.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Gordon Setter 12 years
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EMAIL :
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 11 1/2 years
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : yes - but not until the larynix collapsed
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : none
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : yes, 11 1/2 years - successful results.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : no. Yes, was thyroid tested and has been on .6 soloxine for several years prior to the collapse
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : surgury was successful - it has been 1 year 2 months. No problems with aspiration as of yet (fingers crossed).
Biggest problem was the loss of muscle tone while waiting 3 weeks for the surgery and 3 weeks after to resume exercise.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Ruby St.Bernard 3yrs6mos
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EMAIL : bbyle@msn.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 3 yrs.
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : diagnosed by Colrado State Univ. Vet Teaching hospital by visual examination
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : None
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Surgery pending
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No thyroid not tested
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? :
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Tyler/Choc. Labrador/11yrs 11 mos.
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EMAIL : dianne.l.boerger@hotmail.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 10
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Yes. My vet is a Lab breeder and suspected it early on. I was in complete denial.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : None
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Yes - age 11yrs 5 mos. Developed aspirational pneumonia approx 6 weeks post-op. Antibiodics perscribed for pneumonia, anti-reguritation med prior to meals and Pepcid AC with meals. His food is moistened slightly and his food dish is hand-held to avoid gul
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Tyler is a swimming fool, but each time he has coughed up loads of water 1-2 days following swimming. Of late he is coughing and trying to clear mucus from his throat, sometimes resulting in vomiting (not stomach contents). Seems to occur daily @ 2 AM, ot
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : susan rubb black lab 11
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EMAIL : sassnr@wnt.sas.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 10
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : I have opted not to have it scoped at this time but two doctors I saw diagnosed LP based on audible symptoms.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : none.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : not yet.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : no
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : muffled bark. heavy breathing sounds with heat & exercise. With the cooler weather, symptoms are less. Doctor suggested we would be back in Spring/Summer.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Willie Tea, Brittany, 10 yrs old
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EMAIL : lacquermac@hotmail.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 9
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : yes, but not by our local veterinarian. We took Willie to Kansas State University which has a wonderful veterinary teaching facility.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : none recommended
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : yes, 3 weeks ago, age 10.
Though surgery was very recent, I have to say at this point the surgery was an amazing success.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : no
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Current condition excellent. Our Willie is back to his natural energetic self we have not seen for a couple of years. The last year prior to this surgery we watched him steadily deteriorate and we feel bad now that we put off surgery as long as we did. De
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Casey, Brittany Spaniel
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EMAIL : dariqueen@aol.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 12
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : yes, a wonderful vet
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : prednosone and aminophylinne
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : not yet, we've only just started dealing with the acute symproms, she has elevated liver numbers so we will wait on the surgery and hopethe meds help.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : no
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Casey started the noisy breathing 5 months ago and was diagnosed. The summer was hard,and only this week she's had 4 acute asthma-like "attacks" so hard to witness because there's nothing we can do to make her relax and breath properly. Now our vet is try
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : JACK, GOLDEN RETRIEVER, 4-1/2
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EMAIL : dbourn@mptn.org
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED :
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : No, I have been going back and forth to the vet for the last 8 months or so complaining of heavy panting, choking, gagging, etc. Was told that he's just a "big boy". This past weekend, Jack could not swallow and had to go to a specialist on an emergency b
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Currently on Bayril and Amoxicillin for infection
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : If LP, I will definitely have surgery done to improve his quality of life.
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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? : Cinder, Cocker Spaniel, 12
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EMAIL : kelli.simmons@prudential.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 12 yrs, 11 mos.
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : yes
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : oxygen, ace
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : not yet
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : no
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : not good. recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism and cushings disease.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Buster - Labrador/Golden Retriever Mix - Age 8
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EMAIL : rickyray04@aol.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 7
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Our vet believes Buster has LP. Based on everything we've read, we're sure he does. Our vet recommended that we take him to Purdue University's Small Clinic.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : None
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : No
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No and No
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Buster's condition is getting worse. Heavy breathing, weezing and panting. Has anyone gone to Purdue's clinic for LP treatment and if so would you mind sharing with us your experience and approximate costs for visits, tests, and surgery. We are really tor
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Max/Bouvier/7yr 4 mo
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EMAIL : cowgirl7@ix.netcom.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 7 yr 4 mo
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : No; diagnosed as kennel cough or irritated trachea and sent home with meds. Took him back to vet 2 hrs later and requested x-rays; he died before they completed exam
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? :
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? :
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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? : Thunder Labrador Retriever 10
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EMAIL : royals@netidea.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 9
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Eventually
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Prednisone
homeopathic anti-allergy
benadryl
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : No
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : Borderline thyroid deficiency - thyroxine daily supplement
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Condition deteriorating, now exercise intolerant, trying herbal sedatives - this is an excitable dog. Do not want surgery
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Otis, Lab/Springer Mix, 3-1/2 months
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EMAIL : crfranumik@curf.edu
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 3-1/2 months
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : At first, the vet thought that it was a lung problem, probably parasitic. After the problem worsened, he was re-evaluated. They had it right within the week.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : none
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : yes - yesterday (3-1/2 mos.) Waiting to see.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : no, and not to my knowledge
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : We're eagerly awaiting bringing Otis home from the hospital. We'd appreciate any help/advice we can get, especially from anyone who has had a puppy with LP. Even our surgeon has only worked with much older dogs, so we feel a bit in the dark about what to
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Benson/Bassett Hound/14
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EMAIL : zimmet@erols.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 12
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : It took a long time. Finally, the vet sedated him and scoped him. Only then was he diagnosed with LP (he also had an infected tonsil).
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Aminophylline, Prednisone, Theophylline. My vet thought he might have allergies, asthma, or a heart condition. None of the medications worked. I did a lot of reading, actually found your site, and pressed my vet to do more tests.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Surgery was performed in February of 2001. Benson was 13.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? :
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Sometimes Benson's breathing seems loud and labored, but I feel that he's much better. He's old, has arthritis, and sleeps a lot. However, he's happy and has a good appetite. The surgery has given him a better quality of life.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Nellie Bearded Collie 6 years
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EMAIL : Dotnel2@aol.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : Sept. 2001
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Yes, Nellie was scoped when she was spayed on October 24, 2001
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : When I took he rto the vet because I was concerned about the coughing and hte raspy breathing I heard while swimming, the vet suspected LP. She was put on antibiotiaccs and steroids to hopefully relieve some other problem. When she did not respond , we sc
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Not yet. Neither of my vets feel she is a surgical candidate yet.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : Normal thyroid
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Nelie and I are on a wait and watch regiman. SHe is a performance dog that adores an active life style. We are currently beginning to show for our Utility title in obedience and have been actively showing in Excellent Agility. Obviously this is a shock an
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Norm/Lab/11y 8m
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EMAIL : LuvRLabs2@aol.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 11y 3m
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Still under evaluation. By process of elimination, appears to be pointing towards LP.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Clavamox 10 days no improvement. Delta-Albaplex 12 days, noted improvement in bark (not as hoarse) and minimized gaging. Does not have a cough or roaring.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : N/A
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : Norm has been on Soloxin for thyroid since he was 3 years old.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : His symptoms have been hoarse bark with occasional gaging. At no time does he appear in distress. If it continues, will take to surgeon for evaluation/ recommendation.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Boone, Black Lab, 9yrs
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EMAIL : jkittock@mn.rr.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 9 years
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : First vet thought asthma or emphysema. Drugs didn't work. Next vet did X-ray and scope and found it was LP.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Steroids, sedatives and thyroid meds.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Not yet.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : Thyroid tested, found low levels but after anasethia. Needs to be tested again.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Currently nicked named Wheezy. Husband doesn't want to pay for surgery.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Jeeter /Standard Schnauzer/12
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EMAIL : g.mwhitaker@alltel.net
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 9+
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : yes
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : hydroxyzine - no help
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : appointment next week
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : no
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : very slowly progressive
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Pluto, Mutt some Lab now 16
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EMAIL : prentice@jps.net
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 15
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Diagnosed by our local vet Dr Pete Keesling. He refferd us to South Bay Veterinary Specialists. Dr. elaine Forell performed the procedure.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Yes we were very hesitant to do the surgery. Medication used was a sedative for controlling attacks.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Yes surgery done at age 15 1/2. Surgery was OK. The usual period of worry, coughing and gagging. He still coughs and gagges when drinking water.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Pluto is doing fine for his age. He still climbs up and down the stairs and sleeps on our bed. He is almost totally deaf. The surgery has given us some more special time together.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Sullivan Husky 9 yrs.
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EMAIL : Shindle8@aol.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 8yrs,8mos.
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Not at first vet visit. We discussed it but it was felt he did not have the proper symptoms.
After voice change was still present after we changed some things his vet felt we should have a look down his throat. He diagnosed it after that look.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : not at thi point the condition is mild. He only has th voice change.
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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? : Seems fine has had no other symptoms he is very active and has no problem breathing, eating etc.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Warrior, Rottweiler, 7
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EMAIL : mkw2rocks@cs.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 7
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Not sure yet. On 12/7/01, vet diagnosed him as having lp and referred me to a surgeon. Consultation appointment with surgeon is scheduled for tomorrow 12/10/01.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : None prescribed yet.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Not recommended yet.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No other dogs with lp, tyroid not tested yet.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Currently Warrior is doing better than when he saw vet on 12/7/01. Is not breathing as difficult, snoring as loudly and bark is returning to normal.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Perry, Male, Newfoundland, 9 yrs old
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EMAIL : nzangerle@yahoo.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 9 yrs.
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : No - local vet diagnosed congestive heart failure. Took him to specialty surgeon for correction of a hematoma (ear) who became more concerned about his breathing.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Furosimide (for perceived heart condition) has probably helped reduce edema on larynx. Currently 160 mg per day (dog weight #120)
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Holding off on surgery until after holidays. We live in NE Ohio (cold weather) and not presently concerned about heat and humidity.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No. Have not completed full testing, scope, etc. Early diagnosis just received 4 days ago. Still trying to absorb all this new info.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Good condition. Labored breathing with exertion. Will maintain current routine until planned further scoping, lab work and possible surgery in January.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Winston-Black Lab-approx 8 (adopted homeless)
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EMAIL : lb_drake@hotmail.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : slowly progressed entire life. Worsened dramatically over the last 6 months
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : We are in the process now. He had a near death experience last week and the doctor diagnosed him then.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Predisone, before we knew what was wrong with him
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Hopefully soon
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : no
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Waiting on surgery. He is on sedatives now to keep him calm in the meantime. My nerves are shot. He is really worrying me. He is also experiencing some strange new leg issues. His back leg has a mind of it's own. We are thinking that it may be neurologici
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Barnybus, Irish Wolfhound, 9yrs 8mths
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EMAIL : jontman@webtv.net
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 9 yrs 7mth
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Not at first regular thought it was a FBAO, but sent me to vet host they diagnosed it immediately
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Just for comfort due to labored breathing at hostpital
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : I'm now in the proccess of deciding
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : unknown
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : I'll let you know.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Barnybus, Irish Wolfhound, 9yrs 8mths
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EMAIL : jontman@webtv.net
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 9 yrs 7mth
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Not at first regular thought it was a FBAO, but sent me to vet host they diagnosed it immediately
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Just for comfort due to labored breathing at hostpital
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : I'm now in the proccess of deciding
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : unknown
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : I'll let you know.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Barynbus
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EMAIL : jontman@webtv.net
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED :
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? :
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? :
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? :
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? :
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Barynbus was pput down today 12-14-01, at 12:12pm. RIP my friend and have no more pains thank you for the best 9 years of my life.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Barynbus
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EMAIL : jontman@webtv.net
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED :
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? :
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? :
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? :
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? :
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Barynbus was pput down today 12-14-01, at 12:12pm. RIP my friend and have no more pains thank you for the best 9 years of my life.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : morgan, scnhauser
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EMAIL : morgan424@mediaone.net
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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? : to soon his contitiopn is very mild at this time
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? :
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? :
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : morgan seems fine the sound of his bark is a little diffrent and when he breathes he makes a little noise thats about it
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Jake;Brittany; 13
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EMAIL : tbicycle@home.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 12
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : No. Twice within a 6 month period we took him to the vet with these same breathing concerns. The second time chest x-rays were done and the vet said everything looked clear. We were sent home with no meds or suggestions. The third time (2 months later)we
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : None
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Waiting
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No. No
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : We are trying to keep him as quiet as possible but it will be hard with all of the adult kids coming home from out of state for Christmas. He gets very excited to see them all again and it is very paifnful for us to see him struggling for breath. We thoug
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Harmony - Newfoundland - 9 years old
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EMAIL : bankersmit@starrtech.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 8 1/2 years
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Yes, after two or three episodes
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : prednisone and tranquilizer
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : 8 1/2 years old - results were not very good... we clipped coat short and used lots of ice and fans to keep her very cool - but she could never seem to get enough air and then got pnuemonia
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : Yes, Harmony's son "Mo" also had LP - he was eight when diagnosed - we did not do surgery and tried to control with medication but he had frequent episodes where he couldn't breathe and eventually died
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? :
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : fletch,springer spaniel,11
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EMAIL : roseekl@san.rr.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 9
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : no
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : there was no time to try meds,vet kept telling us there was nothing wrong in spite of blue tongue,gasping for air as if having asthma attack,dog suffered respiratory collapse was taken to emergency care in great distress, next day surgeon understood sympt
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : surgery was performed ,life threatening condition, bi-lateral tieback 11yrs,
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : we have one younger dog same breed knew nothing of connection with thyroid but now will have young one screened
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : still coughs has tendency to gulp food,put small custard cup inverted into food dish so has to eat more slowly can no longer hunt wants to go when gear starts getting packed, has to be on regimented schedule,huffs, no bark developed ecoli infection in kid
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Sami, Cocker Spaniel, 17 months
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EMAIL : poohbears-friends@juno.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 5 months
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : 1-15-02
first thought to be BC enlogated pallet, but then LP was revealed.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : timeral -p
did not work
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : considering
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : no, yes
waiting on reports.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : pants easy, gags on food 50% of the time, wheezes when sleeping at times.
I don't know what's better for him,
a short happy life, (he loves all the no-no foods for LP surgery, kibbles, crunchy treats, dry food)
or a long restricted and sad life,
I
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : puppy springer, 13 yrs old
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EMAIL : lnocera.si.rr.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : july 2000
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : vet said it was a thyroid tumor and
we had surgery done also radiation
and chemo, still cant breath,
gasping for breath always, vet's
still saying they dont know what
it is??? please help?? i need to
know what it is and how long she
will make it,
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : predinsone. 10 mg
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : only to byopsy a tumor...
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : yes
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : very bad breading, cant lie
down, and also eating and
drinking make s her worse,
having a real hard time for
almost 6 months, since her
tumor surgery. cant sleep
or even do a walk outside at
times, please help, i dont
know where to go anymore
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Casey, Golden Retriever, 10 1/2
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EMAIL :
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 10
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Not at first
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : None - conservative to decrease stress, avoid overheating
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : No
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : Thyroid normal
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : bark nearly gone, occasional choking/gagging/mucous problem, noisy respiration, but seems to feel fine
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Chrissy, Eng. Bulldog, 10mo.
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EMAIL : chrissyperroni@yahoo.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : birth
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : eventually, puppy was treated for pneumonia-only for 4mo. before vet referred us to a specialist.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : antibiotics, theophylline
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : yes, 10mo., still recovering. at the same time as LP surgery, her elongated soft palate was trimmed and her sacuoles were clipped (bulldog syndrome).
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? :
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : during surgery, vet became concerned with the possibility of immotile cilia syndrome. puppy will be reavaluated for this after she recovers from surgery
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : American Eskimo
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EMAIL : kswolf@onemain.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 13 yrs. 6 mos.
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Not by our local vet. While on a trip, we thought he had food caught in throat and we rushed him to another vet. She diagnosed LP and recommended next day surgery. We were in shock.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : Mild seditive
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Not yet. We needed more information on LP and surgical outcome prognosis. Very emotional time for us. He seems fine now.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Nikki had exhibited heavy breathing for a year. Our vet put him on restricted diet. Helped greatly. Breathing much improved. No change in bark. Seems comfortable and has great appetite. No gagging, labored breathing only occasionally and not bad. We are w
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Toffee, Brit/Golden Mix
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EMAIL : david.w.meier@delta.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 10
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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? : Not yet. She's 11 and getting worse.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Concerned about cost/benefit to both the dog and my family.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Leo/Golden Retriever/Irish Setter X, 15 1/2 years old
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EMAIL : petronis@swcp.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 14
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Not until after a year of increasingly difficult breathing
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : none
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : yes, 2/14/02, age 15 1/2 years old
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : This is the first and only experience we've had with LP. Throid function was tested and was normal
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Just had surgery today and we're waiting to get a post-op report from the surgeon.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Clancy, Lab. 10 1/2 yra
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EMAIL : doublwj@adelphia,net
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : felt he was born with it
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Yes, scope was done on 2-5-02,confirmed LP
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : none
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? : Yes, 10 1/2 yrs old. 2-6-02 Surgery was uneventful,left arytenoid cartilage lateralization, come home in 2 days.
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : no...yes, high normal, no medication
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Clancy developed aspiration aspiration pneumonia on 2-12,02, taking antibiotics for 2 weeks. Still retching on food and water. Very upsetting to us. Hope for the best.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Nina; black lab mix; 8.6 yrs.
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EMAIL : shanhouse@msn.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 8.6 years
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WAS LP CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED? : Yes.
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MEDICATIONS USED TRY AND CONTROL LP? : None yet. I wanted to check into the condition.
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WAS SURGERY PERFORMED? WHAT AGE? RESULTS? :
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No and no.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : After 1 month,she has learned when an attack is coming and will get very quiet,trying to prepare herself. Excitement brought it on in the beginning,after just 1 month there do not have to be any factors involved. I'm worried that this may get worse.
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NAME? BREED OF DOG? AGE OF DOG? : Irish Setter
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EMAIL : Sagejazzroo@aol.com
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AGE SYMPTOMS WERE FIRST NOTICED : 10
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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
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ANY OTHER DOGS WITH LP? WAS TYROID TESTED? : No. I do not recall if tyroid was tested.
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CURRENT CONDITION? COMMENTS? : Jazz's condition is noisy breathing. He is 12 now and he stamina is still the same.
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