Hi-This is my 1st post on this list. On Friday, July 1, 2005, we lost our beloved almost 11 y.o. Lily to a rapidly growing tumor in her esophagus as well as a mass pressing on her lungs. Initially, in March, 2005, Lily was diagnosed with megaesophagus, a condition in which the esophagus loses its tone and becomes flaccid & thus makes the passage of food thru the esophagus very difficult. Lily had to be switched to very soft, almost soupy food and her every mouthful had to be monitored to make sure she swallowed it OK and didn't gag on it.
Another point to mention is her food bowls had to be elevated, a point w/which I have become obsessed lately. I mention that to anyone w/a dog who will stop and listen to me long enough!!
I am still stunned that she developed the esophagus problem. She seemed so healthy. I can barely process the fact that she is gone. Am sick w/o her.
Is anyone familiar with an esophagus problem in Bassets?
Thanks,
Arlene in RI
Another point to mention is her food bowls had to be elevated, a point w/which I have become obsessed lately. I mention that to anyone w/a dog who will stop and listen to me long enough!!
I am still stunned that she developed the esophagus problem. She seemed so healthy. I can barely process the fact that she is gone. Am sick w/o her.
Is anyone familiar with an esophagus problem in Bassets?
Thanks,
Arlene in RI