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nancymolly · 08-13-2014, 09:33 AM

I'm wondering if anyone out there has a yorkie with megaesophagus?
Molly is our 5 1/2 month old Yorkie just diagnosed with this. I have heard of Bailey's chair and have started searching for this. Also trying to decide on the best food to feed her. Any thoughts?

shelbysmom · 08-13-2014, 01:46 PM

My pup does not have it but she was regurgitating her meals a lot when she was younger. Small portions of wet food worked best.

nancymolly · 08-13-2014, 06:23 PM

Thank you.

margiepickens · 08-13-2014, 07:30 PM

My yorkie does not have mega esophagus, but I had a min pin who did. It is not a good condition. I used a baileys chair for my little one, but I made it myself. They just need to be in an upright position. I used a new rectangular plastic garbage can about 2 feet tall. Then I stuffed towels around the inside so there was just a hole big enough for Chloe to fit it. I hand fed her canned dog food with a spoon with her head tilted up so the food could have the best chance of going down. After she finished eating, I would hold her on my shoulder (like burping a baby) for about 15 minutes. We had her looked at by all different kinds of specialists (actually one of them gave me the idea for the chair). We dealt with mega esophagus for a year and then it became clear that little Chloe just wasn't enjoying life anymore and we new it was time to say goodbye. I hope this helps you somehow. Good luck to you and your little one.

shelbysmom · 08-14-2014, 04:37 AM

I found this article for you, good information. I wonder if you saw a vet or a specialist? If she truly has this condition at her young age, contact her breeder.

This article states that they can live long happy lives with the condition. I wish you and Molly the best.

Megaesophagus | AKC Canine Health Foundation

08-13-2014, 09:33 AM	#1
nancymolly YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2014 Location: Omaha, NE USA Posts: 4	Megaesophagus I'm wondering if anyone out there has a yorkie with megaesophagus? Molly is our 5 1/2 month old Yorkie just diagnosed with this. I have heard of Bailey's chair and have started searching for this. Also trying to decide on the best food to feed her. Any thoughts?

08-13-2014, 01:46 PM	#2
shelbysmom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,394	My pup does not have it but she was regurgitating her meals a lot when she was younger. Small portions of wet food worked best.

08-13-2014, 06:23 PM	#3
nancymolly YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2014 Location: Omaha, NE USA Posts: 4	Thank you.

08-13-2014, 07:30 PM	#4
margiepickens Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 726	My yorkie does not have mega esophagus, but I had a min pin who did. It is not a good condition. I used a baileys chair for my little one, but I made it myself. They just need to be in an upright position. I used a new rectangular plastic garbage can about 2 feet tall. Then I stuffed towels around the inside so there was just a hole big enough for Chloe to fit it. I hand fed her canned dog food with a spoon with her head tilted up so the food could have the best chance of going down. After she finished eating, I would hold her on my shoulder (like burping a baby) for about 15 minutes. We had her looked at by all different kinds of specialists (actually one of them gave me the idea for the chair). We dealt with mega esophagus for a year and then it became clear that little Chloe just wasn't enjoying life anymore and we new it was time to say goodbye. I hope this helps you somehow. Good luck to you and your little one.

08-14-2014, 04:37 AM	#5
shelbysmom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,394	I found this article for you, good information. I wonder if you saw a vet or a specialist? If she truly has this condition at her young age, contact her breeder. This article states that they can live long happy lives with the condition. I wish you and Molly the best. Megaesophagus \| AKC Canine Health Foundation