Mega E Misfits

21/01/2024

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21/01/2024

Welcome to Featured Foster, Day 3...Thanks for continuing to share our Featured pets, it supports our mission of getting ME fosters into their forever homes! This week, we're featuring Frankie. Here is the sweet girls story...

Fiesty little Frankie, the little megaesophagus girl, is adoptable!
This little spitfire is ready to find her forever home! Frankie is a tiny little 8 month old Yorkie that has a condition called megaesophagus, but she doesn’t let that slow her down. She has a big personality that lights up a room. Frankie is spunky, she is bossy, and she has no idea she is a wee 5 pounds…typical small dog!

We know so, so many people would love to have little companion like her and we want to make sure Frankie's forever family is the best possible fit as she is a special girl that needs specific, diligent care and daily medication to keep her healthy. Luckily we know the care routine that works best for her and have it listed below to help a potential adopter determine if her needs are feasible for their family and home.

Frankie came to us at 3 months old when her owners felt they could no longer provide the care she needed with her condition. She was born with megaesophagus (her esophagus is enlarged, making it hard for food to pass easily to her stomach), so he has a special diet and feeding regimen, but is well managed when strictly followed. Frankie is handfed slightly watered down canned food in a chair and has to sit up for 25 minutes after eating to avoid regurgitation. Total time for her meals, start to finish, is about 40 minutes. During her upright time, she enjoys broth ice cubes because she cannot have water. Her favorite treats are Ge**er Puffs, and they don’t cause issues because they dissolve easily. She also requires lifetime meds, 2 prescription and one over the counter, to help with her condition. The estimated monthly cost of these meds is $150. Additionally, she has to wear a neck donut at all times. If she doesn’t wear this, her saliva gets stuck in her esophagus and causes her to cough and regurgitate.

The greatest risk with this condition and regurgitation is aspiration pneumonia so her upright time is of utmost importance, as well as her not being allowed to eat or drink things she shouldn’t.

Frankie lives with foster dogs of all sizes and gives everyone a run for their money. She can be a bit spicy with other dogs, but nothing more than a typical small dog with a big personality. However, she will need a laid back and understanding fur-sibling if she has any. She would do best in a home with dogs her size. She pays no attention to the cats in her foster home. Frankie loves running outside, going for car rides, and the being the star of the show. She does need a little monitoring with exercise because when she is super excited for an extended period of time, she tends to choke on excess saliva.

While megaesophagus can sound like a scary condition, when managed properly, these dogs live very fulfilled lives. Frankie is a very special little lady and we want nothing more than to find her very special family to call her own. If you think Frankie might be a good fit for your home, you can send inquiries to our director of adoptions at [email protected] or apply to meet / adopt at www.muttmisfits.org/adoption-application!

Frankie is spayed, up to date on vaccinations and preventatives, heart-worm negative, and micro-chipped!

Graphics credit to Janice L. McUne.

21/01/2024

Ryder wasn't a Featured Foster, but since Janice L McUne has been doing graphics for our Featured Fosters, Ryder is a part of the Misfit family. Sadly, he crossed the Rainbow Bridge on December 3, 2022. RIP sweet boy, thanks for everything your mom is doing to keep your memory alive!

20/01/2024

Toast was fostered by Samantha Elida, through Apple Valley Pit Crew. He crossed the Rainbow Bridge on October 5, 2023 after the stitches for his obstruction surgery failed. We didn't actually feature Toast, but only because he needed to gain some weight for his neuter. He was on our list and I know his foster misses him very much. RIP gorgeous boy.

20/01/2024

Bently was fostered through the Shamrock Foundation and crossed the Rainbow Bridge on August 11, 2023. I found out when I reached out to refeature him and felt terrible. RIP gorgeous!

20/01/2024

Misty was fostered through Rescue Me Tuscon and crossed the Rainbow Bridge, July 2, 2023. Only 2 weeks after she was our Featured Foster. RIP beautiful!

20/01/2024

An album we wish didn't exist, but a few of our Featured Fosters, and a couple of our Misfits, have crossed the rainbow bridge and we wanted to pay tribute to them.

20/01/2024

Welcome to Featured Foster, Day 2...Thanks for continuing to share our Featured pets, it supports our mission of getting ME fosters into their forever homes! This week, we're featuring Frankie. Here is the sweet girls story...

Fiesty little Frankie, the little megaesophagus girl, is adoptable!
This little spitfire is ready to find her forever home! Frankie is a tiny little 8 month old Yorkie that has a condition called megaesophagus, but she doesn’t let that slow her down. She has a big personality that lights up a room. Frankie is spunky, she is bossy, and she has no idea she is a wee 5 pounds…typical small dog!

We know so, so many people would love to have little companion like her and we want to make sure Frankie's forever family is the best possible fit as she is a special girl that needs specific, diligent care and daily medication to keep her healthy. Luckily we know the care routine that works best for her and have it listed below to help a potential adopter determine if her needs are feasible for their family and home.

Frankie came to us at 3 months old when her owners felt they could no longer provide the care she needed with her condition. She was born with megaesophagus (her esophagus is enlarged, making it hard for food to pass easily to her stomach), so he has a special diet and feeding regimen, but is well managed when strictly followed. Frankie is handfed slightly watered down canned food in a chair and has to sit up for 25 minutes after eating to avoid regurgitation. Total time for her meals, start to finish, is about 40 minutes. During her upright time, she enjoys broth ice cubes because she cannot have water. Her favorite treats are Ge**er Puffs, and they don’t cause issues because they dissolve easily. She also requires lifetime meds, 2 prescription and one over the counter, to help with her condition. The estimated monthly cost of these meds is $150. Additionally, she has to wear a neck donut at all times. If she doesn’t wear this, her saliva gets stuck in her esophagus and causes her to cough and regurgitate.

The greatest risk with this condition and regurgitation is aspiration pneumonia so her upright time is of utmost importance, as well as her not being allowed to eat or drink things she shouldn’t.

Frankie lives with foster dogs of all sizes and gives everyone a run for their money. She can be a bit spicy with other dogs, but nothing more than a typical small dog with a big personality. However, she will need a laid back and understanding fur-sibling if she has any. She would do best in a home with dogs her size. She pays no attention to the cats in her foster home. Frankie loves running outside, going for car rides, and the being the star of the show. She does need a little monitoring with exercise because when she is super excited for an extended period of time, she tends to choke on excess saliva.

While megaesophagus can sound like a scary condition, when managed properly, these dogs live very fulfilled lives. Frankie is a very special little lady and we want nothing more than to find her very special family to call her own. If you think Frankie might be a good fit for your home, you can send inquiries to our director of adoptions at [email protected] or apply to meet / adopt at www.muttmisfits.org/adoption-application!

Frankie is spayed, up to date on vaccinations and preventatives, heart-worm negative, and micro-chipped!

Graphics credit to Janice L. McUne.

19/01/2024

Frankie is available through Mutt Misfits in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. If you're interested in this beauty, contact Mutt Misfits for an application at www.muttmisfits.org/adoption-application! Complete bio in comments. Graphics credit to Janice L. McUne.

19/01/2024

Lando is available through Mikey's Chance in the Tri-Cities in South-Central, Washington State. If you're interested in this handsome boy, you can email mikeyschance.com. Complete bio in comments. Graphics credit to Janice L. McUne.

19/01/2024

Welcome to Featured Foster Friday...Thanks for continuing to share our Featured pets, it supports our mission of getting ME fosters into their forever homes! Today, and this week, we're featuring Frankie. Here is the sweet girls story...

Fiesty little Frankie, the little megaesophagus girl, is adoptable!
This little spitfire is ready to find her forever home! Frankie is a tiny little 8 month old Yorkie that has a condition called megaesophagus, but she doesn’t let that slow her down. She has a big personality that lights up a room. Frankie is spunky, she is bossy, and she has no idea she is a wee 5 pounds…typical small dog!

We know so, so many people would love to have little companion like her and we want to make sure Frankie's forever family is the best possible fit as she is a special girl that needs specific, diligent care and daily medication to keep her healthy. Luckily we know the care routine that works best for her and have it listed below to help a potential adopter determine if her needs are feasible for their family and home.

Frankie came to us at 3 months old when her owners felt they could no longer provide the care she needed with her condition. She was born with megaesophagus (her esophagus is enlarged, making it hard for food to pass easily to her stomach), so he has a special diet and feeding regimen, but is well managed when strictly followed. Frankie is handfed slightly watered down canned food in a chair and has to sit up for 25 minutes after eating to avoid regurgitation. Total time for her meals, start to finish, is about 40 minutes. During her upright time, she enjoys broth ice cubes because she cannot have water. Her favorite treats are Ge**er Puffs, and they don’t cause issues because they dissolve easily. She also requires lifetime meds, 2 prescription and one over the counter, to help with her condition. The estimated monthly cost of these meds is $150. Additionally, she has to wear a neck donut at all times. If she doesn’t wear this, her saliva gets stuck in her esophagus and causes her to cough and regurgitate.

The greatest risk with this condition and regurgitation is aspiration pneumonia so her upright time is of utmost importance, as well as her not being allowed to eat or drink things she shouldn’t.

Frankie lives with foster dogs of all sizes and gives everyone a run for their money. She can be a bit spicy with other dogs, but nothing more than a typical small dog with a big personality. However, she will need a laid back and understanding fur-sibling if she has any. She would do best in a home with dogs her size. She pays no attention to the cats in her foster home. Frankie loves running outside, going for car rides, and the being the star of the show. She does need a little monitoring with exercise because when she is super excited for an extended period of time, she tends to choke on excess saliva.

While megaesophagus can sound like a scary condition, when managed properly, these dogs live very fulfilled lives. Frankie is a very special little lady and we want nothing more than to find her very special family to call her own. If you think Frankie might be a good fit for your home, you can send inquiries to our director of adoptions at [email protected] or apply to meet / adopt at www.muttmisfits.org/adoption-application!
Frankie is spayed, up to date on vaccinations and preventatives, heart-worm negative, and micro-chipped!

Graphics credit to Janice L. McUne.

18/01/2024

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18/01/2024

Welcome to Featured Foster, Day 7…Thanks for continuing to share our Featured Foster Pets! We appreciate you supporting our mission to get foster pets with ME, into their forever homes. This week, we featured Lando. We hope you enjoyed seeing this sweet boy, as much as we enjoyed sharing him. To recap...

Born September 11, 2019, Lando is a male German Shepherd. He has megaesophagus so he does require eating and drinking upright in a Bailey chair, but is able to just eat regular kibble, while in his chair. He requires 20-30 minutes upright in his chair, after eating each meal.

Lando is a typical shepherd who bonds closely with his people. He currently lives with other dogs and older children. Once he warms up, Lando is very goofy and silly. He does have a bit of separation anxiety, so he’d do best in a home where people are not gone all day. We do require a full fenced yard (6ft), secure yard and breed experience for our German Shepherds. No children under 5.

Like all Mikey's Chance dogs, Lando will come to you from a foster home that has provided loving one-on-one attention, socialization and some basic training, as well as quality food and exercise.

Lando is available through Mikey’s Chance in the Tri-Cities in South-Central Washington State. Applications can be found at www.mikeyschance.com and completed on a computer, tablet, and/or phone. Please note that adopters are not chosen on a first come, first served basis, but full consideration is given to the best fit for the dog AND the adopter. Applications can take up to 3 weeks to process. Application submission DO NOT guarantee approval for adoption.

Graphics credit to Janice L. McUne.

17/01/2024

Welcome to Featured Foster, Day 6…Thanks for continuing to share our Featured Foster Pets! We appreciate you supporting our mission to get foster pets with ME, into their forever homes. This week, we’re featuring Lando. Here is this handsome boys story….

Born September 11, 2019, Lando is a male German Shepherd. He has megaesophagus so he does require eating and drinking upright in a Bailey chair, but is able to just eat regular kibble, while in his chair. He requires 20-30 minutes upright in his chair, after eating each meal.

Lando is a typical shepherd who bonds closely with his people. He currently lives with other dogs and older children. Once he warms up, Lando is very goofy and silly. He does have a bit of separation anxiety, so he’d do best in a home where people are not gone all day. We do require a full fenced yard (6ft), secure yard and breed experience for our German Shepherds. No children under 5.

Like all Mikey's Chance dogs, Lando will come to you from a foster home that has provided loving one-on-one attention, socialization and some basic training, as well as quality food and exercise.

Lando is available through Mikey’s Chance in the Tri-Cities in South-Central Washington State. Applications can be found at www.mikeyschance.com and completed on a computer, tablet, and/or phone. Please note that adopters are not chosen on a first come, first served basis, but full consideration is given to the best fit for the dog AND the adopter. Applications can take up to 3 weeks to process. Application submission DO NOT guarantee approval for adoption.

Graphics credit to Janice L. McUne.

16/01/2024

If you're reading this, please share! Order if you can. You might remember our beautiful Featured Foster, Maple. Well, she's still looking for her forever, but her rescue, Rescue Rebels, is doing a t-shirt fundraiser to help more pups like sweet Maple!

Here is the link to order yours...https://www.bonfire.com/for-the-love-of-gsds/

I know I can't wait to get mine!

16/01/2024

Welcome to Featured Foster, Day 5…Thanks for continuing to share our Featured Foster Pets! We appreciate you supporting our mission to get foster pets with ME, into their forever homes. This week, we’re featuring Lando. Here is this handsome boys story….

Born September 11, 2019, Lando is a male German Shepherd. He has megaesophagus so he does require eating and drinking upright in a Bailey chair, but is able to just eat regular kibble, while in his chair. He requires 20-30 minutes upright in his chair, after eating each meal.

Lando is a typical shepherd who bonds closely with his people. He currently lives with other dogs and older children. Once he warms up, Lando is very goofy and silly. He does have a bit of separation anxiety, so he’d do best in a home where people are not gone all day. We do require a full fenced yard (6ft), secure yard and breed experience for our German Shepherds. No children under 5.

Like all Mikey's Chance dogs, Lando will come to you from a foster home that has provided loving one-on-one attention, socialization and some basic training, as well as quality food and exercise.

Lando is available through Mikey’s Chance in the Tri-Cities in South-Central Washington State. Applications can be found at www.mikeyschance.com and completed on a computer, tablet, and/or phone. Please note that adopters are not chosen on a first come, first served basis, but full consideration is given to the best fit for the dog AND the adopter. Applications can take up to 3 weeks to process. Application submission DO NOT guarantee approval for adoption.

Graphics credit to Janice L. McUne.

15/01/2024

Welcome to Featured Foster, Day 4…Thanks for continuing to share our Featured Foster Pets! We appreciate you supporting our mission to get foster pets with ME, into their forever homes. This week, we’re featuring Lando. Here is this handsome boys story….

Born September 11, 2019, Lando is a male German Shepherd. He has megaesophagus so he does require eating and drinking upright in a Bailey chair, but is able to just eat regular kibble, while in his chair. He requires 20-30 minutes upright in his chair, after eating each meal.

Lando is a typical shepherd who bonds closely with his people. He currently lives with other dogs and older children. Once he warms up, Lando is very goofy and silly. He does have a bit of separation anxiety, so he’d do best in a home where people are not gone all day. We do require a full fenced yard (6ft), secure yard and breed experience for our German Shepherds. No children under 5.

Like all Mikey's Chance dogs, Lando will come to you from a foster home that has provided loving one-on-one attention, socialization and some basic training, as well as quality food and exercise.

Lando is available through Mikey’s Chance in the Tri-Cities in South-Central Washington State. Applications can be found at www.mikeyschance.com and completed on a computer, tablet, and/or phone. Please note that adopters are not chosen on a first come, first served basis, but full consideration is given to the best fit for the dog AND the adopter. Applications can take up to 3 weeks to process. Application submission DO NOT guarantee approval for adoption.

Graphics credit to Janice L. McUne.

15/01/2024

Thanks for this updated version, Sharon Alphen! Please keep sharing!

15/01/2024

Please keep sharing! They still need the leg from Kansas City to Colorado Springs covered!

15/01/2024

January in the UCB Calendar of Hope...

14/01/2024

If you're reading this, please share, so Oscar can get to Colorado and his forever! Thanks to Sharon Alphen for making this video!

14/01/2024

Welcome to Featured Foster, Day 3…Thanks for continuing to share our Featured Foster Pets! We appreciate you supporting our mission to get foster pets with ME, into their forever homes. This week, we’re featuring Lando. Here is this handsome boys story….

Born September 11, 2019, Lando is a male German Shepherd. He has megaesophagus so he does require eating and drinking upright in a Bailey chair, but is able to just eat regular kibble, while in his chair. He requires 20-30 minutes upright in his chair, after eating each meal.

Lando is a typical shepherd who bonds closely with his people. He currently lives with other dogs and older children. Once he warms up, Lando is very goofy and silly. He does have a bit of separation anxiety, so he’d do best in a home where people are not gone all day. We do require a full fenced yard (6ft), secure yard and breed experience for our German Shepherds. No children under 5.

Like all Mikey's Chance dogs, Lando will come to you from a foster home that has provided loving one-on-one attention, socialization and some basic training, as well as quality food and exercise.

Lando is available through Mikey’s Chance in the Tri-Cities in South-Central Washington State. Applications can be found at www.mikeyschance.com and completed on a computer, tablet, and/or phone. Please note that adopters are not chosen on a first come, first served basis, but full consideration is given to the best fit for the dog AND the adopter. Applications can take up to 3 weeks to process. Application submission DO NOT guarantee approval for adoption.

Graphics credit to Janice L. McUne.

13/01/2024

Very cool!

The numbers are in! Begining in March 2023 to December 2023, Pj's Pets donated approx. 67 "Please Don't Feed Me I'm a Mega E Fur Baby" bandanas to Mega E pups. This is Amazing!!

I want to thank everyone who has supported Pj's Pets and our Megaesophagus awareness mission. I would not have been able to do it without you. Let's continue to advocate awareness and keep our sweet Mega E fur babies safe, happy and healthy.

Visit: pjspets.com

13/01/2024

Congratulations Angie! One of our podcast interviews!

Op de Hengstenkeuring op zaterdag 13 januari heeft Angie DePuydt van de Amerikaanse Fenway Foundation de Royal Friesian Pin uitgereikt gekregen. KFPS bestuurder Miel Janssen reikte de pin uit en bedankte Angie voor haar toegewijde en onvermoeibare inzet voor de gezondheid van het Friese paard. Buite...

13/01/2024

Welcome to Featured Foster, Day 2…Thanks for continuing to share our Featured Foster Pets! We appreciate you supporting our mission to get foster pets with ME, into their forever homes. This week, we’re featuring Lando. Here is this handsome boys story….

Born September 11, 2019, Lando is a male German Shepherd. He has megaesophagus so he does require eating and drinking upright in a Bailey chair, but is able to just eat regular kibble, while in his chair. He requires 20-30 minutes upright in his chair, after eating each meal.

Lando is a typical shepherd who bonds closely with his people. He currently lives with other dogs and older children. Once he warms up, Lando is very goofy and silly. He does have a bit of separation anxiety, so he’d do best in a home where people are not gone all day. We do require a full fenced yard (6ft), secure yard and breed experience for our German Shepherds. No children under 5.

Like all Mikey's Chance dogs, Lando will come to you from a foster home that has provided loving one-on-one attention, socialization and some basic training, as well as quality food and exercise.

Lando is available through Mikey’s Chance in the Tri-Cities in South-Central Washington State. Applications can be found at www.mikeyschance.com and completed on a computer, tablet, and/or phone. Please note that adopters are not chosen on a first come, first served basis, but full consideration is given to the best fit for the dog AND the adopter. Applications can take up to 3 weeks to process. Application submission DO NOT guarantee approval for adoption.

Graphics credit to Janice L. McUne.

12/01/2024

Oscar is safe, but please keep sharing, as he needs help with transport!

HELP: NEED HELP WITH TRANSPORT!!! Shelter wants Oscar out sooner than later. IF you can help post here but also let Amanda Tobey know in message from where to where and really need further distance if possible so less people.

FANTASTIC UPDATE: Oscar is safe and will make his way across the country to his new home (see below).

STILL URGENT NEED FOR TRANSPORT HELP ASAP as shelter is holding him short term. Message Amanda Tobey if you can drive a leg from NC to border of Kansas/Colorado.

Please see below and if you can help Amanda Tobey get him to her in CO please message her. Here is her post just now: "GOOD NEWS! Oscar is safe from the needle today and is being held for a couple of days while I coordinate transportation. If anyone can take a leg of the journey from Charlotte to Colorado, I can meet you at the state line of Kansas-Colorado. PM me. Thanks for helping Oscar!"

God bless Amanda but also this village that has helped this happen for over 10 yrs. Thank you from all our hearts!!!!

CRITICAL/URGENT/EMERGENCY (CHARLOTTE, NC): Oscar is due to be euthanized tomorrow end of day January 12th, 2024!!! See below and IF you can help, use the direct contact info provided…not me as that will slow this down.

DO NOT CONTACT THEM OFFERING A CHAIR, ETC AS THEY ALREADY HAVE ONE. THEY NEED HIM OUT OF THERE TOMORROW END OF DAY!!!

● Dogs name & location (City/State): Oscar / kill shelter in Charlotte, NC
● Breed: Mixed breed (black & tan)
● Age: 2 years
● Current weight: 43.5 lbs

● Shelters name & location: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control / Charlotte, NC
● Contact Information (phone numbers, email, FB, etc): Amy Yeager / 704.336.8008; [email protected]

Situation (foster, owned, DVM, boarding, rescue, etc): They received him 12/29/23; Will be euthanized end of day Friday, 1/12/24

Medical information (spay/neuter, microchipped, other health conditions):
● HW negative
● Up to date on all vaccination
● Intact
● No evidence of pneumonia
● No blockage

CRITICAL: DVM originally thought blockage so wasn’t immediately diagnosed as ME so protocol not started until a few days ago. He was back to DVM the 8th for evidence of pneumonia but was clear and instead seems like enflamed esophagus and bloody nasal discharge. Prior to Jan 8th ME protocol was not used and they were giving Beggin Strips and possibly other NOT TO BE USED foods…have told them not to use anything except the meatballs and ice chips for now and only when in chair and have seen pics of him in the chair.

Where and how ME was diagnosed:
Animal hospital (give name if known): The one their shelter uses
X-rays or barium swallow: lots of x-rays at various times

Food brands and consistency fed (meatballs, milkshake, pureed, etc):
Food is made in meatballs

What position and timeframe is used:
Is fed using a Bailey Chair – they already have one

Meds currently taken:
● Omeprazole
● Sildenafil

Hydration method and consistency (Knox Blox, Thick It, SubQ, etc):
Not sure and have made sure they know NO water should be accessible; ice chips can be given when in chair

12/01/2024

Please keep sharing! Let's save this sweet boy!

HELP: NEED HELP WITH TRANSPORT!!! Shelter wants Oscar out sooner than later. IF you can help post here but also let Amanda Tobey know in message from where to where and really need further distance if possible so less people.

FANTASTIC UPDATE: Oscar is safe and will make his way across the country to his new home (see below).

STILL URGENT NEED FOR TRANSPORT HELP ASAP as shelter is holding him short term. Message Amanda Tobey if you can drive a leg from NC to border of Kansas/Colorado.

Please see below and if you can help Amanda Tobey get him to her in CO please message her. Here is her post just now: "GOOD NEWS! Oscar is safe from the needle today and is being held for a couple of days while I coordinate transportation. If anyone can take a leg of the journey from Charlotte to Colorado, I can meet you at the state line of Kansas-Colorado. PM me. Thanks for helping Oscar!"

God bless Amanda but also this village that has helped this happen for over 10 yrs. Thank you from all our hearts!!!!

CRITICAL/URGENT/EMERGENCY (CHARLOTTE, NC): Oscar is due to be euthanized tomorrow end of day January 12th, 2024!!! See below and IF you can help, use the direct contact info provided…not me as that will slow this down.

DO NOT CONTACT THEM OFFERING A CHAIR, ETC AS THEY ALREADY HAVE ONE. THEY NEED HIM OUT OF THERE TOMORROW END OF DAY!!!

● Dogs name & location (City/State): Oscar / kill shelter in Charlotte, NC
● Breed: Mixed breed (black & tan)
● Age: 2 years
● Current weight: 43.5 lbs

● Shelters name & location: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control / Charlotte, NC
● Contact Information (phone numbers, email, FB, etc): Amy Yeager / 704.336.8008; [email protected]

Situation (foster, owned, DVM, boarding, rescue, etc): They received him 12/29/23; Will be euthanized end of day Friday, 1/12/24

Medical information (spay/neuter, microchipped, other health conditions):
● HW negative
● Up to date on all vaccination
● Intact
● No evidence of pneumonia
● No blockage

CRITICAL: DVM originally thought blockage so wasn’t immediately diagnosed as ME so protocol not started until a few days ago. He was back to DVM the 8th for evidence of pneumonia but was clear and instead seems like enflamed esophagus and bloody nasal discharge. Prior to Jan 8th ME protocol was not used and they were giving Beggin Strips and possibly other NOT TO BE USED foods…have told them not to use anything except the meatballs and ice chips for now and only when in chair and have seen pics of him in the chair.

Where and how ME was diagnosed:
Animal hospital (give name if known): The one their shelter uses
X-rays or barium swallow: lots of x-rays at various times

Food brands and consistency fed (meatballs, milkshake, pureed, etc):
Food is made in meatballs

What position and timeframe is used:
Is fed using a Bailey Chair – they already have one

Meds currently taken:
● Omeprazole
● Sildenafil

Hydration method and consistency (Knox Blox, Thick It, SubQ, etc):
Not sure and have made sure they know NO water should be accessible; ice chips can be given when in chair