Laur Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I have an 11.5 year old who has developed a raspier sound. He always was a talker... but has devopled a huskier voice, like a smoker. Worse sounding when he is all excited. He is happy, energetic, eats well, no obvious signs of distress. It is distressing to us to hear. It is actually painful for us to hear. In the past he would occassionally get what we'd call spasms and we'd have to rub his throat for a few seconds and he'd be fine... Feedback would be welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BauersMom Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Yes, that sounds like LP. I would suggest you consult with a specialist to see if he is a candidate for a tie-back surgery. LP is very dangerous - one of those "spasms" (if you are referring to him panting violently) could kill him. I don't want to be alarmist, but it has happened and you need to be prepared to get to a vet ASAP if he can't catch his breath. If the tie-back surgery is not an option and it is LP for sure, keep him cool and relaxed - no running in the heat, no high stress events, etc. Here is more info: http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/LaryngealParalysis/ Quote With Buster Bloof (UCME Razorback 89B-51359) and Gingersnap Ginny (92D-59450). Missing Pepper, Berkeley, Ivy, Princess and Bauer at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 (edited) I have an 11.5 year old who has developed a raspier sound. He always was a talker... but has devopled a huskier voice, like a smoker. Worse sounding when he is all excited. He is happy, energetic, eats well, no obvious signs of distress. It is distressing to us to hear. It is actually painful for us to hear. In the past he would occassionally get what we'd call spasms and we'd have to rub his throat for a few seconds and he'd be fine... Feedback would be welcome. I would schedule an appointment with your vet or a specialist recommended by your vet to have the diagnostic test done to see if LP is what you're dealing with. The symptoms you describe are consistent with what my boy, Keno, demonstrated. Also with summer approaching, dogs with LP are heat intolerant and cannot use their breathing to cool themselves and can overheat and quickly go into respiratory distress. If it is LP and he's healthy otherwise, he may be a candidate for surgery. LP is serious and attacks can be fatal. You can also search for Laryngeal Paralysis and/or LP under Health and Medical to review other threads about it. Let us know what you find out. Sending good thoughts to you and your boy. Edited April 7, 2012 by galgrey Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laur Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 I have an 11.5 year old who has developed a raspier sound. He always was a talker... but has devopled a huskier voice, like a smoker. Worse sounding when he is all excited. He is happy, energetic, eats well, no obvious signs of distress. It is distressing to us to hear. It is actually painful for us to hear. In the past he would occassionally get what we'd call spasms and we'd have to rub his throat for a few seconds and he'd be fine... Feedback would be welcome. I would schedule an appointment with your vet or a specialist recommended by your vet to have the diagnostic test done to see if LP is what you're dealing with. The symptoms you describe are consistent with what my boy, Keno, demonstrated. Also with summer approaching, dogs with LP are heat intolerant and cannot use their breathing to cool themselves and can overheat and quickly go into respiratory distress. If it is LP and he's healthy otherwise, he may be a candidate for surgery. LP is serious and attacks can be fatal. You can also search for Laryngeal Paralysis and/or LP under Health and Medical to review other threads about it. Let us know what you find out. Sending good thoughts to you and your boy. Thank you both. The spasms as we call them he has always intermittingly had since he was 3, always closed mouthed when they occur. No violent panting.. but I think some increase in panting where you wouldn't think there would be a need for any, like indoors, winter, cooler weather etc.. and then it ceases. Just enough to get concerned and then it stops and you figure you read too much into it... but enough so you'd notice. This 'raspy' huffy voice is the big scarey change. He is a stoic Special Needs boy, our first grey, my heart... so I'm not sure about surgery but will learn more and quickly and consult with our Vet. ( and he is looking at me now as I type... how do they know !) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BauersMom Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 The spasms may be reverse sneezes, which would be unrelated to the LP... Quote With Buster Bloof (UCME Razorback 89B-51359) and Gingersnap Ginny (92D-59450). Missing Pepper, Berkeley, Ivy, Princess and Bauer at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laur Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 The spasms may be reverse sneezes, which would be unrelated to the LP... That is what we always thought. He can be fine , but being a very joyous soul he is happy 90% of time and in his exuberance especially when someone has come home it gets quite loud, like asthma. He is quite a talker and from what I have been reading we'll need to calm him quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 If it is LP please be sure you do not ignore. In 1996, I got my first gh and was very inexperienced. She was originally diagnosed with allergies, treated for them, then eventually diagnosed with LP. Due to my inexperience she died from LP. If I had to do it all over again I would have had the tie back done. She died in the car on the way to the vet and to this day I regret my inexperience............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) i had a dog w/ l.p., air-condition will be your dog's best friend. willie developed it around 9 or so. my vet did mention that there are complications w/ the surgery and we opted to keep him cool. boarded him at our vet's well air-conditioned kennels during the hot summers when we camped. i think we got the short end of the deal. a good friend had her saluki operated on, trouble w/ food going down the wrong pipe- literally the wind pipe is open and doesn't close it tied open. early morning or late night walks, cool quarters and let your hound lay low in the warm/hot weather your dog will do o.k. we had a couple of episodes of really bad breathing but as soon as willie was cooled off(hose and airconditioning) he was fine. oh, he lived to 14, dimentia was the final culprit. Edited April 10, 2012 by cleptogrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 If you can get hold of last summer's issue of CG magazine there are two articles on LP. One from the vets point of view and one from an owner's point of view. If the Greyhound Project has any issues left over they'll sell them to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laur Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 Thanks , I'll check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omyability Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 My beautiful Savvy Girl had LP. There is a LP yahoo board and it is very helpful. Savvy was 13 when she had her LP tie-back at OSU. It was very successful and we had no complications whatsoever. I took a whole week off work and cooked tons of meatballs, but I didn't need to take that much time off. Every dog is different. I have known quite a few greys that had the surgery and the majority did very well. It is better to have the surgery sooner than later before the disease gets too advanced and the tissue becomes too brittle. The surgery gave her ten months of being able to breathe. Sadly, she was running towards me smiling when she collapsed. Broke her shoulder and yes it was the dreaded osteo. Thanks , I'll check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Please go to specialist. LP can be life threatening. It happened to one of my seniors back in 1996 or 1997 before I knew what LP was. She was diagnosed wrong. When I finally got it diagnosed it was too late. She died in the car from an episode. If I had to do it all over again I would have looked for more information and had the tie back done. When they have a severe episode it is like a heat stroke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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