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Mick was diagnosed with megaesophagus on December 5, 2011. He's been fed in an upright position since that day. I completed his Bailey chair on December 21st. It is not complete as I still need to add a tray to hold his food bowl and I want to add padding along the top for him to rest his head on after he's finished his meal. I took this video to show how well dogs can adapt in only 10 days. At some point he will guide himself into the chair. After the tray is built and he's had time to become accustomed to it, I will post another video to chronicle his progress. 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.