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My 10 yo 7 1/2 lb Yorkie mix had an Oral de-bark procedure in May 09. He now has just been diagnosed with laryngeal paralysis. Was this caused by the de-bark procedure?

Submitted: 155 days and 8 hours ago.

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Pet's Sex: Male
Pet's Age: 10

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Just diagnosed this week. Plan for now is observation for resp distress

Posted by Drew 155 days and 8 hours ago.

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Hi, thanks for your question. The De-barking procedure is typically performed by cutting the vocal cords, which can result in significant scar tissue formation, and a reduced ability of the vocal cords to open to the correct size to allow normal breathing. This condition isn't the true laryngeal paralysis that we usually see, where the nerves controlling the laryn seem to not be functioning well, but the end result is the same, the larynx (voice box) doesn't open up properly and breathing is restricted as a result.

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The Vet Surgeon said that the scaring was minimal and dx'd actual laryngeal paralysis.my dog was intubated for the procedure and 2 days later is having very loud raspy inspitations, would this be normal after intubation. The vet said the only solution is surgery.

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If there is no scarring, then it seems to me unlikely that the debark procedure is related, though it is rather uncommon for small-breed dogs to develop actual laryngeal paralysis. It may be just a coincidence that the debark procedure was done just a few months ago.

The only solution for laryngeal paralysis is in fact surgery - the laryngeal folds are sutured in the open position to allow passage of air.

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My 10 yo 7 1/2 lb Yorkie mix had an Oral de-bark procedure in May 09. He now has just been diagnosed with laryngeal paralysis. Was this caused by the de-bark procedure?

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The Vet Surgeon said that the scaring was minimal and dx'd actual laryngeal paralysis.my dog was intubated for the procedure and 2 days later is having very loud raspy inspitations, would this be normal after intubation. The vet said the only solution is surgery.

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The Vet Surgeon said that the scaring was minimal and dx'd actual laryngeal paralysis.my dog was intubated for the procedure and 2 days later is having very loud raspy inspitations, would this be normal after intubation. The vet said the only solution is surgery.

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