Laryngeal paralysis in animals is a condition in which the folds of the larynx do not retract and allow the larynx to open during breathing as they should. laryngeal paralysis is fairly common in dogs, but is also rarely found in various cat breeds.

Causes

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In most cases, the cause of laryngeal paralysis is unknown. There have been some linkages to genetic defect, hypothyroidism, or middle to old age of larger breeds. It is commonly believed now to have a link with a larger neurological problem. Choke collars or slip leads have no relation to LP.

Symptoms

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Symptoms of laryngeal paralysis include voice change, gagging or coughing during eating or drinking, regurgitation of food, exercise intolerance, noisy breathing, difficulty breathing, cyanosis, backwards 'sneezing', fainting. Early signs of LP are often misdiagnosed as asthma, allergies, bloat, normal signs of aging. Acute or later symptoms are usually unmistakable and require immediate emergency treatment.

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dog still has lump in his throat, needed the endoscopy, he has laryngeal paralysis :o( will need an op at some point in the future :o(
BabyBunting (Laurie Bunting) Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:30:01 -0000
dog still has lump in his throat, needed the endoscopy, he has laryngeal paralysis :o( will need an op at some point in the future :o(
Bak from vets,4th trip in a wk,looks like Robbie has Laryngeal Paralysis,not much vet can do,gave us meds,if they dont help,may need surgery
PaulBunting (Paul Bunting) Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:43:49 -0000
Bak from vets,4th trip in a wk,looks like Robbie has Laryngeal Paralysis,not much vet can do,gave us meds,if they dont help,may need surgery

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