Bailey Chair Megaesophagus Instructions

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Bailey chair megaesophagus instructions.

For the past 7 years we have worked closely with veterinarians and families of megaesophagus dogs to develop the best chair possible for dogs diagnosed with canine megaesophagus. Megaesophagus me is a generalized enlargement of the esophagus a muscular tube connecting the throat to the stomach with a decreased to absent motility. Dogs with megaesophagus have an enlarged esophagus. Our chairs are used in and recommended by veterinary colleges and veterinarians worldwide.

There are two types of megaesophagus. Complete prior to building or acquiring a bailey chair a. Learn how to build a bailey chair for dogs suffering from megaesophagus an enlargement of the esophagus. Bailey chairs are used to help your dog with different diseases such as megaesophagus with which they can not swallow correctly.

Eating while in an upright position helps read more. Megaesophagus is a disorder in which the esophagus dilates and loses motility. It allows your dog to drink and eat completely vertical which allows the food and water to get into the stomach by way of gravity. The bailey chair is a valuable aid for providing food to dogs with megaesophagus some cats will accept the chair but often having the owner wear the cat in a snugli is effective.

Keeps dog vertical to allow gravity to take food to stomach b. Allows dog to be in. Find out more in the yahoo megaesophagus group ehow has instructions on how to build a bailey chair thanks yvette. Talk to your veterinarian about best option for getting your dog vertical.

If you would like to purchase a bailey chair please click on the order now. The bailey chair props up the dog so food and water will slide down the dog s throat so the dog will not vomit preventing aspiration pneumonia. This makes swallowing food difficult. My friends dog was diagnosed with megaesophagus which cause a loss of muscle control in the esophagus which requires the dog to eat in an upright position s.

Know importance of building and using a bailey chair a. The creators will send you a dvd or video of instructions for building your own bailey chair for 6 00 to cover costs. Dilation of the esophagus can often be diagnosed by. When esophageal motility is decreased or absent food and liquid accumulate in the esophagus and have difficulty getting into the stomach.

Regurgitation is the most common sign of megaesophagus. Confirm megaesophagus me and any other associated disorders b. A bailey chair for dogs suffering from megaesophagus.