Laryngeal paralysis is a condition that affects the muscles responsible for controlling aretynoid of laryngeal cartilage (voice box). This can cause problems such as respiratory problems and voice change. In healthy dogs, aretynoids will close during swallowing and opens a lot for heavy breathing. In dogs with laryngeal paralysis, the aretynoids only breaks down in the neutral position, which naturally cause respiratory problems as well as problems with eating and drinking.
When dogs become hot, such as exercise or hot weather, need pants to regulate body temperature and prevent hypothermia. If the dog laryngeal paralysis, aretynoids will open enough and adequate ventilation is impossible. In addition, the airway will not be protected enough when dogs swallow, and cough and choke because it often occurs in dogs with laryngeal paralysis. If the dog does not accidentally get something into the airway, it can cause aspiration pneumonia.
Laryngeal paralysis more common in the big race of the small and medium sized trah. The majority of dogs do middle-aged or older.
In some purebred dogs, laryngeal paralysis is a congenital birth. Examples of these are the descendants of the Bull Terrier, Siberian Husky, Dalmatian, Rottweiler, Bouvier des Flandres and. Dogs can be obtained from other types of this condition, and obtain laryngeal paralysis is a common enough example old Labrador retriever, Irish setter, St. Bernhard dog, and a Golden Retriever.
Laryngeal paralysis may be secondary to a number of different health problems, including cancer, hypothyroidism, and general neuropathy. It can also be caused by trauma. Choke collars are not believed to increase the risk of laryngeal paralysis.
Symptoms of laryngeal paralysis in dogs
A dog with laryngeal paralysis symptoms views as voice changes, coughing or choking while eating, and exercise intolerance. Dogs can have respiratory problems and sometimes will be very noisy breathing. In severe cases of laryngeal paralysis, respiratory problems can cause syncope and cyanosis. Severe laryngeal paralysis require immediate medical attention, to be involved hipertermia and serious breathing difficulties.
Laryngeal paralysis treatment for dogs
In mild cases of laryngeal paralysis, medical or surgical treatment may not be needed. Caring for your dog's weight at a healthy level, limiting the level of activity, and protect it from the environment in which it will be exposed to high ambient temperatures can be enough.
Laryngeal paralysis in dogs with moderate, mild sedative can be helpful.
If dogs develop acute problems, required urgent medical treatment. Examples of dangerous problems such as difficulty breathing, aspiration pneumonia, and hipertermia. A dog with this type of problem will require sedation and oxygen therapy. Dogs can also take benefit from antibiotics and / or steroids. In some dogs, tracheotomy would be necessary.
A dog with severe laryngeal paralysis may benefit from surgical treatment, but only after it has stabilized. This procedure is known as lateralisasi aretynoid ("tieback larynx"). During this procedure, one cartilage aretynoid be sewn in the maximum open position. This will improve the ventilation, but can simultaneously increase the risk of pneumonia.
