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Update on Miss Mazie-We took Mazie to her favorite Dr. today (Dr. Patricia Stewart Rockhill Pet Clinic) the same one that saved her life in 2005) She believes Mazie has heart failure due to her labored breathing, this can be controlled with medication. More serious she believes she is suffering from Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia) - Overview
What is difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)?
Difficulty swallowing is also called dysphagia. It is usually a sign of a problem with your throat or esophagus -the muscular tube that moves food and liquids from the back of your mouth to your stomach.
There are many different problems that can prevent the throat or esophagus from working properly. Some of these are minor, while others are more serious. If you have a hard time swallowing once or twice, you probably do not have a medical problem. But if you have trouble swallowing on a regular basis, you may have a more serious problem that needs treatment.
What causes dysphagia?
Normally, the muscles in your throat and esophagus squeeze, or contract, to move food and liquids from your mouth to your stomach without problems. Sometimes, though, food and liquids have trouble getting to your stomach. There are two types of problems that can make it hard for food and liquids to travel down your esophagus:
Mazie is still at the Vet they are doing tests and Xrays. Will update soon. Thanks for your thoughts and concern ;-)
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