Walking the Fine Line Between Gratitude and Worry: Life With a Myasthenia Gravis Dog
Life with a Myasthenia Gravis dog means walking a fine line between gratitude and worry. Here’s how we balance normal life with constant, careful monitoring.
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Podcast Guest Appearance: Mega-E Misfits Podcast
I was so honored to be a guest on the Mega-E Misfits podcast, where I shared my black Labrador Retriever Quill’s story. Listen to learn about Quill’s rapid onset of mega-esophagus, his Myasthenia Gravis diagnosis, and how we managed his condition at the worst of his illness.
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Quill’s Myasthenia Gravis Journey, Part 2: Diagnosing a Seronegative Dog
Quill’s first collapse happened on the coldest night of the winter. We were walking through the yard on a potty break, and his entire body collapsed. It was below zero, and most of his abdomen was missing fur from a recent ultrasound. I struggled to pick him up, but his entire body was as if he had no bones.
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Quill’s Megaesophagus: From Healthy Dog to Veterinary ICU
Nothing can prepare you for learning that your dog cannot properly swallow anything, even his saliva. This is the story of Quill, my 15-month Labrador Retriever puppy, and what would become the scariest two months of my life as a dog owner as he was diagnosed with megaesophagus and Myasthenia Gravis. I share this story…
