Megaesophagus Dogs

A community for special dogs... and their families and caregivers

Welcome to all new members! Jack (8 yr old lab/pit mix diagnosed 12/1/08) and I hope to share and learn with all of you as we go!

Members

  • Judith (Judy) Koch
  • Crystal Matthews
  • Stacey D. White
  • Leanna
  • Angie Lacek
  • Dawn (and Tim, the Dogfather)
  • Tara
  • Gaylynne Clay
  • Michelle Wright
  • Peggy O'Brien
  • Lara Kretler
  • robin
  • Mary Pierce
  • Sarah Wheatley
  • Peg M.
  • Debbie

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If you and your dog are new to megaesophagus, please know that in addition to this community there are many other resources online to help you. Here are just a few:

Megaesophagus Dogs Yahoogroup - this email list provides immediate access to experienced ME dog caregivers. It is high volume (lots of emails) but well worth it!

There is Hope: Megaesophagus Brochure - this is a must read for any new ME dog mom, dad or caregiver! I cried with happiness the first time I read it. The title says it all. :)

Canine Megaesophagus Education and Research Project - this is more of a research-oriented site but still has great info, like this amazing success story - a must read. Roxie rocks!

Canine Megaesophagus Support Forum - this is part of the Canine Megaesophagus Education & Research Project. If you prefer old school bulletin board e-forums to email lists or communities, this is for you.

Bottom line - there is lots of help and support available to you! I hope this online community will also serve your needs. Please contact me (Lara Kretler) or one of the other Featured Members if we can be of personal help. Jack sends tail wags your way and invites you to visit his Facebook page!

Latest Activity

Crystal Matthews is now a member of Megaesophagus Dogs
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Tara is now a member of Megaesophagus Dogs
October 31
Stacey D. White is now a member of Megaesophagus Dogs
October 30
Lara Kretler Jack has now been diagnosed with Addison's disease, too! Challening, but we're working through it.
October 23

Blog Posts

Devon Gizelbach

need info.,new member, dog hasn't been dx yet, how to do it, what symptoms, Tx?

Hi my name is Devon. My 15 yr.old standard female poodle's name is Samantha. Sam has these symptoms that have been progressing starting in January of 2009. (except for her constant swallowing which she has had for nearly a year before her breathing problem started). Four vets have not been able to tell me what the problem is. The vets want to sedate her and look into her esophagus. I feel at her age with her temperment it is not a good idea. Sam becomes EXTREMELY nervous and begons to pant at th… Continue

Posted by Devon Gizelbach on August 22, 2009 at 6:48pm — 5 Comments

Lara Kretler

Don't give up.


(Cross-posted to the ME dogs Yahoogroup list)
This is a note for any of our newly diagnosed folks who may be wondering if your dog can have quality of life with ME. I don’t want to call anyone out by name – I think many of us have had these doubts and questions. I can only share abou… Continue

Posted by Lara Kretler on June 14, 2009 at 11:17am — 2 Comments

Lara Kretler

Jack's back home again :)


This amazing dog of ours has done it again - somehow beaten the odds and fought his way back from death's door. The rollercoaster of ME has been harder on us than him I think! He handles everything so well. He hated the nasal oxygen tube and was so glad to get it out. He's now res… Continue

Posted by Lara Kretler on May 30, 2009 at 7:45am — 2 Comments

Lara Kretler

Jack is critical.

(This is a note I posted to the ME yahoogroups list - I am just too weary to type another update from scratch. Sorry for the repeat!)

Jack the triple-whammy dog recovered like a champ from his thymoma surgery and over the past two weeks has gotten healthier and stronger every day. No MG symptoms (still on the Mestinon though), a few MG symptoms at night but wearing a Pro-Collar helped with that, and he was doing *great* - we were thrilled and so grateful! He's been wanting to go on longer and l… Continue

Posted by Lara Kretler on May 28, 2009 at 7:30am

Lara Kretler

One Week Since Jack's Thymoma Surgery: Success!



Jack had his thymectomy (thymoma removal surgery) at OSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital on 5/13/09 and by one week after surgery he was almost back to his normal healthy self! He has been eating like a pig, sleeping lots and going for walks morning and night (short walks at first, but… Continue

Posted by Lara Kretler on May 22, 2009 at 8:52pm

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Peggy O'Brien

pnemonia 1 Reply

Started by Peggy O'Brien. Last reply by Lara Kretler Oct 23.

Mary Pierce

Training ME pup

Started by Mary Pierce Oct 14.

Stephanie

Canine Myasthenia Gravis and seizures 1 Reply

Started by Stephanie. Last reply by Lara Kretler Sep 13.

 
 

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