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Megaesophagus Mick 5.MPG

This is the 5th clip in a series documenting the progression of Mick's adapting to eating while in a Bailey chair. His condition of megaesophagus requires him to eat in a vertical position. He normally remains in the vertical position for 10 minutes after each meal; however, while video taping this meal I made the mistake of sitting back down with him which tends to make him more anxious so I let him down after about 7 minutes. Normally I either leave him completely or sit at my computer about 5' away from him. He then is more relaxed and will stay in the chair for a longer period. Please be aware that simply feeding your mega-e dog in a Bailey Chair will not be a total solution for their health. You must also determine the correct type, and consistency, of food to feed your dog as well as how often during the day and what amount. Also, your dog may have underlying health issues that caused the onset of mega esophagus. It is important to work with your vet, or a specialist, to determine if there are other health issues and the best way to treat any that may be present. Drinking water (getting enough hydration) is another issue. Many mega-e dogs cannot tolerate water. In Mick's case he can drink water; but, he won't drink from a bowl in his Bailey Chair. Thus, we make him sit, control his water intake, and then hold his front paws up for 60 seconds so his spine is vertical. We keep Mick in his Bailey Chair for 10 minutes following each feeding. Most people find their dogs require a longer vertical hold time than this. The bottom line is the feeding routine, water intake, and medications for other related issues are generally a combination of lab results and trial and error. With patience you should find the correct combination for your dog.