AdventuresWithOliver
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Hi -
I am beginning to think Oliver may have an elongated soft palate. He is seeing the vet tomorrow. For quite a while, Oliver would regurgitate food and water. (I actually posted in the forums many times about this) He was "unofficially" diagnosed with an issue with his cardiac sphincter trapping food. I say "unofficially" because no tests were done; our vet felt this could be the problem and we tried switching to all soft foods and treats and he was better... until recently. He is regurgitating again. Not constantly, nowhere near as much as before, not even enough to lose weight... Just enough to make me start Googling symptoms. I was aware of palate issues in bulldogs but don't know a TON about it as our first bully never had this issue. I didn't think this was Oliver's issue until recently, after reading about the signs of it. He is going to the vet tomorrow. My question is - - in checking for palate issues, can it be done by a vet just visually looking down the dog's throat or are more diagnostics (endoscopy? something else?) usually necessary?
If we do find out he does have a palate issue, I know I will have more questions...so if anyone who has gone through surgery or who has experience with this could be tagged, I'd be so appreciative.
PS: Am I also correct in believing the palate issue is hereditary? I'm a little confused on that and I believe it will open up a HUGE can of worms with his breeders. I know I am thinking prematurely but I like to be prepared.
Thanks in advance for any help/advice!!!!
I am beginning to think Oliver may have an elongated soft palate. He is seeing the vet tomorrow. For quite a while, Oliver would regurgitate food and water. (I actually posted in the forums many times about this) He was "unofficially" diagnosed with an issue with his cardiac sphincter trapping food. I say "unofficially" because no tests were done; our vet felt this could be the problem and we tried switching to all soft foods and treats and he was better... until recently. He is regurgitating again. Not constantly, nowhere near as much as before, not even enough to lose weight... Just enough to make me start Googling symptoms. I was aware of palate issues in bulldogs but don't know a TON about it as our first bully never had this issue. I didn't think this was Oliver's issue until recently, after reading about the signs of it. He is going to the vet tomorrow. My question is - - in checking for palate issues, can it be done by a vet just visually looking down the dog's throat or are more diagnostics (endoscopy? something else?) usually necessary?
If we do find out he does have a palate issue, I know I will have more questions...so if anyone who has gone through surgery or who has experience with this could be tagged, I'd be so appreciative.
PS: Am I also correct in believing the palate issue is hereditary? I'm a little confused on that and I believe it will open up a HUGE can of worms with his breeders. I know I am thinking prematurely but I like to be prepared.
Thanks in advance for any help/advice!!!!