My dog's breathing: Is throat flap surgery safe and effective?

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Hi there. I have been told my jug dog needs an operation to do with the flap at back of throat due to breathing. Will it help him in long run. Worried if I can pay whether he will live to when supposed to. Also worried about the anethetic with breathing. He is currently two years old. Any advice will be greatly. Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 2 years and 2 months old

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. If Rusty has an elongated soft palate, the surgery will definitely help him breathe easier. I would have the surgery done if this is the recommendation so that the flap does not obstruct the airway. The anesthesia is typically not the problem it is the recovery period when the tube is removed from the airway that the breathing problems can occur. Once the tube is in place for Rusty to attach the anesthesia to, it will probably be the best that he has ever been able to breathe if he has been dealing with an elongated soft palate. Typically with these cases, I will leave the airway tube in place until the patient is wide awake and can hold the head up. Once the patient is awake and able to swallow, I then pull the tube. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

My dog's breathing: Is throat flap surgery safe and effective?

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