But many of these animals can be controlled and

What dogs Megaesophagus? Megaesophagus difficult to detect and diagnose, and several medical options. But many of these animals can be controlled and

lead to normal life. Condition reported in humans, dogs, cats, ferrets

and other animals. (For simplicity we will use dogs as

typical patient in the discussions on this site).

Esophageal muscles fail and he can not move food or

water into the stomach. (Its like a balloon that was inflated several times and then hangs limp).

As a result of eaten food sits in the esophagus in the chest cavity and never makes it into the stomach. The most serious complication is that the digestive fluid / food at some point pool

into the esophagus, which usually leads to the desire of the digestive fluid / food, leading to pneumonia. (Aspiration pneumonia) Megaesophagus can occur at any age, as a puppy or an old dog >>. << If it affects puppies, the cause is usually genetic, or can be

due to the surgical repair of a condition called PRAA (Persistent Right

aortic arch). If not secondary to other disease in adult animals, it

called "idiopathic" (cause strattera no prescritpion unknown). Megaesophagus may be secondary to other diseases such as myasthenia gravis, Thyroid, Addisons and other neurological disorders. Symptoms: belching water, mucus or food. (Regurgitation throws

without any warning,. "Vomit" is associated with vomiting)

Loss of appetite or refusal of food. Sudden weight loss. Swallowing difficulties, exaggerated and / or frequent swallowing. They also try to clear the throat often with "cracking" sound. Acid and / or bad breath. Many dogs can be incorrectly diagnosed with gastrointestinal problems. Aspiration pneumonia is a frequent complication. Controls: Your dog should be placed in an upright position, a food immediately to avoid starvation and / or aspiration pneumonia. (Note:. Not. "High Bowl" Lifting the cup is put in the correct orientation of the esophagus, so gravity will work)

Vertical nutrition can be achieved with. Motherwort should remain in a chair for 20-30 minutes after feeding to the burden of work. Low-fat or low residue foods served or in sequence or milkshake in "Meatballs" works best. (If you use method meatballs, they must swallow whole).

Every dog ​​is different and experimenting with food order is required. Several feedings, 3-4 times a day as suggested. Liquids should be consumed in an upright position as well. Medications may include acid reducer (eg, Pepcid-AD or Prilosec) 1 or 2

times a day, motility drugs (metoclopromide / Reglan,

cisapride / Propulsid /, low dose erythromycin) to help empty stomach

minimize reflux from the stomach into the esophagus and / or >> << esophagus "bandage" on esophagitis (Carafate / sucralfate). Antibiotics

for aspiration pneumonia, antibiotic or respond >> << gastroenteritis may also be required. .