This is Mork’s first swim one month after his larynx paralysis operation. He has been swimming since he was very young and so has learned to keep his mouth shut and always breathe through his nose. Teach your dogs how to swim from a very early age and use a swimming vest like this to help him be more buoyant. #drdog
Today is Mork’s 12th birthday. Those who follow us know that Mork has been sick this winter and there were many times where we thought he would not make it to his birthday. So today we celebrate another year together and look forward to new adventures. ❤️🐾🐾 #drdog
Today I am very thankful! Mork has had severe breathing problems caused by Geriatric Onset Laryngeal Paralysis and Polyneuropathy for a while now and today he underwent a “tie-back” surgical procedure. The operation consists in a lateral incision on the neck and a surgical tie back of one side of the larynx. Sounds gruesome, but it is very effective! He can now breathe freely and of course, especially during the summer, can properly regulate his body temperature! Our thanks go to the whole team at the Tierklinik Hofheim @tierklinik_hofheim who were absolutely wonderful. Now it’s time to heal and enjoy the fresh air! Never underestimate your dog’s breathing problems, always consult a specialist and make sure you have proper health insurance. I will now have to be careful with Mork’s eating and drinking because of the danger of aspiration pneumonia. In other words, the pathway to the lungs is now partially permanently open. Dogs give us everything their whole life and when they get older, they deserve all the care we can give them for all the years of unconditional love they have given us. It’s payback time. ❤️🐾🐾 #drdog #tierklinikhofheim @tierklinik_hofheim