Is it safe for my dog to swim after laryngeal paralysis surgery?

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If my dog has the arytenoid lateralization surgery, would he still be able to swim without drowning? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 13 years and 9 months old | 55 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Swimming is not recommended after arytenoid lateralization surgery to treat (I'm assuming) Buddy's laryngeal paralysis. With this surgical procedure, dogs are unable to fully protect their airway, so if water is inhaled inadvertently during swimming, there is a strong likelihood that aspiration pneumonia could develop. Drowning is unlikely to occur while swimming, but it is the after effects that are most concerning. I hope this helps and that all goes well for Buddy!

Is it safe for my dog to swim after laryngeal paralysis surgery?

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