Mild laryngeal collapse

[Shelltoes]

Hi everyone,

My little man went for his neuter, soft palette surgery yesterday. All went well, and Louie is home now.
While he was under anesthetic the surgeon also removed everted laryngeal saccules and noted he had mild laryngeal collapse and asymmetry of the the arytenoid cartilages. This is the part that scared the crap out of me! Has anyone had this diagnoses with their frenchy? If so, how did the condition progress? Also considering the larynx is made of collagen, would it be beneficial to supplement with collagen building supplements to possibly stop the progression of this?

Thanks for any insight.

 

[davidh]

I have no experience with this. Did your vet give you any info on it? Please keep us posted.

 

[Shelltoes]

Yes, he said it is caused by the turbulent air flow caused by brachycephalic syndrome. So by in theory surgically removing the obstructions in the airway ei) nairs, palette, saccules there would be less stress on the larynx or trachea.. I just prefer to be proactive in my approach. And anything extra I can do to help prevent any further complications.

 

[Shelltoes]

Does anyone supplement with glucosamine and chondroition with their dogs? What would be an acceptable dosage?

 

[2bullymama]

I have no experience either.... Glad the surgery went well and hope he recovers quickly.

i used to give glucosamine and chondrodian (spelling?). To my Bulldog, she weighs 60lb and I gave her 1200mg a day

 

[Alice Kable]

We used to give that supplement to our EB Mack (RIP) and followed the dose instructions on the bottle.

I am glad Louie is home and all paws crossed he heals fast. :heart:

 

[Cbrugs]

Poor baby. Glad he is home and that the surgery went well.

 

[Shelltoes]

Thanks for the wishes everyone!

 

[CremedeLou]

Oh my goodness! What a cute patient. poor little guy!


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[palmetto]

Our dog has the same collar! Almost a twin. Hope he is doing better after the surgery. We had a similar surgery for the saccules on our dog recently - hopefully it gives a lasting result.

Glucosamine and chondroitin are now regarded as ineffective in humans, so unlikely to help your dog.

 

[blushy]

Aw sweet Louie! What a cutie pie!

I'd be freaked out with a diagnosis like this, too!

The only experience I have is that my friends dog was bitten in the throat as a puppy, causing a mild collapse.
He turned 12 recently and on one bitter cold day in December he ended up with a complete collapse. They had to put him down a few weeks later, but he lived his entire life with few issues! I'd just treat your boy like you always have (not too much exercise to where they breathe heavily for long periods of time, no excessive heat, avoid long periods of bitter cold weather/wind)...

Keep us posted with any info that your vet provides! And good luck!


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