from us....

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Chunk had palate reduction surgery a couple of years ago and he came out just fine, except for the soreness for a few days. But, there was a huge difference in his breathing. He doesn't snore as much or as loud. He "decompresses" (catches his breath) faster after playing roughly and he's able to "inhale" his food (10 seconds or less to eat 8 full ounces of meat)more easily. I still watch him when he eats because his airway is narrow too. I'm sure Zapman will be good to go in no time. And I believe God is the original vet and Dr. Pete was made in His image, so I have every confidence things will go well. He sounds like a wonderful vet to have! You're all in our prayers! Out.

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Prayers to you both. Please keep us posted.



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before moving ahead to surgery, because that can induce some swelling also, and it is difficult to correctly evaluate how much to cut away when there is swelling! Too little is as wrong as too much. Keep him quiet and give meds a chance to work.

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poor guy...i know it's hard on you Dave...hang in there!

I know your daddy and your doctor will do their best to take care of you Hang in there Dave!
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and hope you are OK.

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hoping for the best, keep us posted

will keep Zapper in my thoughts

i will lite a candle tonight for poor zapper....hopefully its just from the incubation tube...some times theirs a reaction..and the thraot swells...from the cleaning solution they use....
make sure the big boy gets gets lots and lots of chicken soup...

Many prayers coming for Zapper!

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So sorry to hear your upsetting news but it sounds like you have a great vet. We will be thinking good thoughts for you!! Hang in there...

Good luck and my thoughts and prayers are coming your way. Poor guy.

Hope everyone has a great day

Lots of bullies go thru it I'm sure he'll be fine. Good luck and keep us posted on him!



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I'm so sorry that he has to undergo yet another surgery. Keep us posted...



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When I first got Zap 3+ years ago another vet looked at him and said his soft palate was really elongated but didn't think it was a big risk at the time so this was something I knew would have to be fixed sooner or later.

dave

Poor guy. I'm sure everything will go well and he will be good as new!

wasn't alarmed about it at he time because it was no where near this inflamed. Dr. Pete said he doesn't wanna put him under this quick either so this is going to be a balancing act with the timing.

dave

Dave, have you noticed Zapper breathing raspy/rumbling in the past? I knew within the first year that Sid had an elongated palate because of his breathing issues. If Zap has not had any previous symptons then maybe this is more of an infected palate from his past surgery rather than elongated. The vet may still recommend surgery, but it could also just be a temporary thing since he was put under recently to have his bait n tackle....erm, tackled

I'm sure you will know more on Monday, butyes, just don't let him get over excited for the time being.

Hope all goes well.

hope it's just excitement or possibly irritation/infection resulting from intubation during his hernia surgery. I wouldn't want to put him under again this soon.


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Poor Zapper!! Prayers for ZAP!!!!

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you are a good Daddy to make sure it was checked before you left. I hope the antibiotics work.

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Oh no, Zapper. Another surgery?!

Thanks goodness you asked for the check-up, Dave. You could have been faced with an emergency surgery by a doc you don't know.

We'll be thinking of you on Monday, sweety!

Kirby and I are hoping for the best. Hang in there, buddy.

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