RE: Aspiration pneumonia

Julie-Anne Wilson — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 17:44:21 GMT

He's a collie cross and I don't know the reason for the oesophageal dysmotility, although myasthenia gravis was ruled out at the time. I hope it's not a return, his breathing has been weird (to me) since I've had him and that's just over the year now but we're very strict with his feeding and he feeds from a set of step ladders and using a slow feeder bowl as well, he only coughs if he's too excited and we make him sit and wait until he clears his throat before continuing to eat.

I might see if I can have a word with the vet that's been dealing with him lately, I just wasn't sure if there were any lasting effects.

Thanks

RE: Aspiration pneumonia

Steph Worsley — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 17:27:23 GMT

We deal a lot with asp pneumonia cases and as far as I know there isn't usually any residual effects once the dog is recovered.

There is a risk of recurrent asp pneumonia obviously. What breed is he? do you know why he as oesophageal dysmotility?

If you are concerned then it might not hurt to do some repeat rads to double check