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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Protecting the Dogs We Love: My Pet Insurance Story
I almost titled this post “13,000 Reasons to Get Pet Insurance”—because that’s what Quill’s vet bills totaled when he was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis in 2023. But really, there’s only one reason: protecting your ability to make life-saving decisions at the vet’s office. In this article, I will share why I encourage all dog…
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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…
