Megaesophagus Dog "FULL EXPLANATION" (Our Experience) DIY Bailey Chair

[@katieasnerlmft]

Great job!!! We just ordered a chair for our shadow!

[@cindyheraty3898]

Omg you rock. This made me feel so much better as I sit here and cry about my dog who was diagnosed 2 weeks ago. Today was a bad evening with her. Glad it’s “normal” with ME and feel like tomorrow could be better. Thanks for sharing.

[@marcusfarcus]

@Cindy Heraty Can you tell me how your pup is doing now? Mine was diagnosed a month ago and he’s lost 15% of his body weight. He’s on a diet with special food and meatballs ... but I’m growing worried while my vet says it’s normal.

[@katerinat9821]

Is your puppy still alive ? Our has just been diagnosed. I am lost….

[@cindyheraty3898]

@@katerinat9821 sorry to say she is not and has been gone almost 2 years. If I had to do it again I feel I put her through too much and her life was no longer that of a dog. I waited too long to end her suffering. Hope you have a better outcome.

[@critter_paws]

Thank you so much for posting this! I have a long story with my sweet little boy but I'll keep this comment short. It's just good to see such a familiar situation. No one who hasn't made the commitment and lived the life of a ME dog caregiver understands. Some of the people I'm close to have been trying to talk me into euthanizing lately and it's really painful to get those comments when he isn't suffering. My little guy is so happy-go-lucky and loving.

[@auburnandgrey4457]

Best husband award goes to....

[@dianayapchiongco7308]

Your love and dedication is just above and beyond. May he live longer!

[@julimichael3199]

My Chloe was diagnosed yesterday. So thankful to have answers for all her issues. Your video is a blessing of hope. Thank you.

[@VernePomraning]

Good video!

[@JADEVERONICAA]

Thank you so much for posting this video, my german shepherd akita mix is 9 weeks old now and he is regurgitating everything. i just got home from the doctor and he told us out pup has mega esophagus. i’m so glad you made this video, i feel a little better abt my pup now!

[@QLuvsDoja]

How is your puppy doing now?

[@lamb____4576]

My rottie was rushed to the er today and got diagnosed with megaesophagus. Luckily i caught it just before pneumonia set in... Im so happy to have found this video!! I would have had no idea how to approach this new lifestyle

[@judymiller5154]

how is it going? we just yesterday adopted an 8 mo lab puppy with ME. We were told he is fed normally 2x a day with moistened kibble plus wet with minimal regurgitation, and given rounds of viagra now and then. Lots to learn for this lovely, happy little guy.

[@dianacisneros3921]

God bless you, thank you for this video, My baby girl has been dealing w/ this for 6 yrs & I’ll never give up on her. ♥️

[@tasseyko]

6 yrs! Ok, THAT'S what I need to hear! My dog has been throwing up for almost a year now. I love in a very rural environment and have a very low income. I've been searching trying to figure out what's going on. I borrowed money to bring him to the vet and was diagnosed with pancreatitis. But he started eating, he is he's ravenous actually, most of the time. But not picking up weight, just losing. He is skin & bones with all the weight that he's lost. He throws up every time he eats about 4 to 8 hours after. He occasionally has a bowel movement. I've been feeding him every type of nutritional supplement from moringa to raw eggs so that somehow he'll get the nutrients he needs to keep alive. But if he needs to go in his Baily chair then not is do-able. I will try making money immediately and thank you for letting me know that it is long-term fixable. God I hope this is what it is. Another vet suggested that it might be an obstruction but I can't afford the X-rays at this time and if it is an obstruction he would require surgery in the vet said that he is so far underway but he probably wouldn't survive the surgery. This whole thing is heartbreaking spirits are still up but when he no longer has a desire to live then I will find a way put him down humanely. But I really want him to be happy and healthy. I wish I could take his pain away. Still not sure what this is actually what it is because his tummy really hurts at night after he eats so I spent hours rubbing it and then seems like it gets. I wonder if it's possible for a dog to have an instruction for almost a year?

[@daveliedman7874]

Thanks so much. Our 12 year old lab was diagnosed a few weeks ago. We’ve had a rough day so it’s good to hear from someone who’s managed some ups and downs.

[@nikkim2525]

Thank you for the video. My dog is 8 months, and was just diagnosed yesterday. He’s a Shichon so he looks like your little man. Bless you and your wife for being such amazing parents 👍🏻

[@JuliaHap]

Nikki F Wish you all the best!

[@DBus6]

Nikki M hope all is well. My pup was diagnosed yesterday

[@donnaoneill4238]

Your story will be so helpful to so many people. The way you explain it all from the heart shows how caring you are. Really lovely to watch. I recently made one of these chairs for someone local to me here in England who couldn't find a Bailey chair online. I got in touch and she gave me a rough idea of what was needed. Darcy fits perfectly and now jumps in there at feeding time. I would happily make one for any dog for a fraction of what they cost online. As you say, they cost hundreds of dollars, but save the dogs life. Anyone in need of one just let me know. Once again, l love your video. Thank you

[@curlzbean]

Keeping their chest and head up when sleeping really helps… we use an inflatable collar (half inflated) plus pillows…. Also after eating ( mainly meatballs / puppy milk non lactose) I sit him up and give him a drink of beef stock….then wait 30 seconds for the food to wash down…. Sometimes at night if regurgitating then a couple of meat balls and beef stock/ gravy while sitting upright will clear his throat and straight back to sleep

[@lisaschwab710]

Thank you so much for this, my 11 year old Ethel got diagnosed with this today and I’m freaking out. I love your ghetto ass chair-lol.

[@marcusfarcus]

This is dedication. My dog was just diagnosed with mega esophagus. Thank you for all the tips (including the doggy bible). Thank you!

[@decarlocalloway01]

Just dealt with this exact situation, 5 year old English Bulldog. Had to visit 3 Vets before finally getting a diagnosis.

[@brandytannerpierce9605]

So kind of you to share your struggle with others to help them.

[@shadyemad6217]

My dog Rio was diagnosed with ME last Thursday and I am so afraid to lose but ur video inspired me..thank you for you video 😭♥️

[@travelingerika]

My 10 yr old shihpoo was just diagnosed this week and have been looking up KZbin videos for tips and ideas, so thank you for the links.

[@TinyDogTraining]

Thank you so much. We have just started this journey and your video was both informative and encouraging. cx

[@tasseyko]

I love the way you love that dog AND the woman who loves him. You are a good guy! 💕🎂

[@niharikasatapathy3511]

Thank you for your information sir , my dog has diagnosed with the same but she has added wt loss

[@rachelh9249]

I’d never heard of this but our little Westie has all these symptoms! I’ll be talking to our vet about it ASAP!

[@karisaann8588]

This is very helpful!!!! I appreciate y’all sharing this!!!

[@fullveganalchemist2558]

You are a great man Keith

[@teenamariedewitt7095]

U guys rock for doing this video! My dog was diagnosed with Mega esoph. I was like wtf is that. Watched ur videos and sure as shit my dog had everything ur dog did! Made bailey chair right away. Hes doing better. Im also gona get him tested for espoh parasites. Thank you guys!!! U guys are real cool also!

[@BusinesswithKeith]

Thanks

[@deborahpettiemason8560]

Thank you. I didn't even check fb just went straight to KZbin

[@ddogs6]

Hi again! The recipe I mentioned below are called Knox Blocks. Was gonna post a link but I just found out there are many variations so just Google it to see what you’d like to try. ;)

[@celinacelina.k4160]

😭 my dog to have this megaE yesterday only I got to know she lost 10kg

[@zaneaquil4603]

I just adopted a Corgi with this, poor thing been living in a cage all her life (3 years) cos no one will have her ❤️ thanks for this... Genuinely not very sure what to do...

[@ZA-oz9se]

Hi Keith. How is your dog now? My friend's dog was just diagnosed and we're building the Bailey Chair. My friend was quite sad that the dog from whom we took the chair plans from passed away. He had a loss of energy a month before the diagnosis. Once some other health issues were addressed his energy soared and is still high even though the recent diagnosis of ME

[@ddogs6]

Thanks for posting this video! My dog was JUST diagnosed with this condition. She’s still in the hospital because it’s due to myasthenia gravis so she can’t walk. Hopefully the meds will help but, even if they do, she will still need help eating so I’ve been doing some research. (Be glad your dog is small. I have to figure this out for an 80 lb pittie!) Anyway, you mentioned that your pup doesn’t want to drink water. I saw a recipe for basically making jello squares out of Knox gelatin, water, and chicken broth. Refrigerated until “solid” and then cut into squares. If your pup likes chicken he might be okay with a few squares at mealtime. Just a suggestion for ya! Good luck!

[@kalfasmedia2761]

ddogs6 we tried the Knox blocks but he is super picky, but he has started to want water when he is upright in his chair. Thank you for the questions, we love to help. We learn something new every day.

[@tasseyko]

Lots of good info

[@Bane_Diesel]

My dog NIKO just was diagnosed with this as well.

[@kirisutegomen12]

Your video is so informative. Thank you sir!

[@katerinat9821]

Can you tell me if your dog is doing ok? Our dog has been diagnosed 5 days ago but we haven’t had any vomit any cough so far… nothing showing is an ill dog… any advice any help will help. However the doctors report says that our dog will soon become worse? Based on what?

[@sueshank1]

Good ME husband and daddy!! A lot of husbands wouldn't put up with this stuff!! I am lucky as well! We have 3 ME dogs and foster other ME dogs. My husband has become quite the semi Megaesophagus Expert!! Your wife and your dog are lucky to have you!!

[@BusinesswithKeith]

Thank you so very much. I just uploaded another video about this too.

[@BKMDano17]

Well my G Dane has been barfing for sometime. Tomorrow we put a camera inside and see what's what. I'm going to look up Bailey Chair for Danes. She is very strong this might be very hard getting her in one. She also turtles a lot. Thanks for the video

[@jeungra814]

Hope you could make a video on how you roll up a chicken ball. My dog is diagnosed with mega E as well 😭😭

[@mikahundin]

Point 1: Keith's dog, Miko, is an 11-year-old Lhasa Apso who has been diagnosed with megaesophagus. Source: Keith shares his personal experience with his dog Miko. Point 2: Megaesophagus is a condition where the peristalsis effect in the dog's throat is paralyzed, causing food to sit in the esophagus instead of moving to the stomach. Source: Keith shares the diagnosis given by his vet. Point 3: Keith and his wife were initially told by the vet that Miko had six to twelve months to live, but they found an alternative solution on the internet. Source: Keith shares the information they received from their vet and their subsequent research. Point 4: Keith built a homemade Bailey chair to help Miko eat, which is a device that keeps the dog in an upright position during and after meals to facilitate food movement into the stomach. Source: Keith shares his experience of building and using the Bailey chair for Miko. Point 5: Keith logs and tracks all of Miko's meal times and eating habits to ensure that he is getting enough nutrition and to monitor his condition. Source: Keith shares his process for logging and tracking Miko's meals. Point 6: Keith and his wife have faced emotional struggles and financial stress due to Miko's condition, but they are committed to doing whatever it takes to care for him. Source: Keith shares his personal feelings and experiences related to Miko's condition and care. Point 7: Keith encourages others who have dogs with megaesophagus to build their own Bailey chair, log and track their dog's meals, and seek support from online communities such as Facebook groups. Source: Keith shares his recommendations based on his personal experience with Miko. Point 8: Keith emphasizes the importance of living a life of gratitude and being present in the moment, especially when faced with challenges such as caring for a special-needs pet. Source: Keith shares his personal philosophy and reflections on his experience with Miko.

[@tara-jw8dg]

GOD BLESS you and your wife--poor dog--but HE IS IN GOOD HANDS--I HOPE ALL DOG/ANIMAL ABUSERS CAN SEE YOUR DEDICATION FOR THIS POOR SOUL AND BE KIND TO ALL ANIMALS.

[@KN-ck9nl]

I am taking on a four week old foster puppy with this. Thank you so much for this video, it was super helpful. Sorry if I missed this, but did your vet say how an older dog would develop this? I thought it was something that a dog would be born with.

[@cburgz3697]

My 12 year old APBT was just diagnosed with ME, he was losing so much weight due to food not reaching the stomach. He was regurgitating during the day all the food he ate, usually several hours after eating. At night he would cough and sometimes get up to regurgitate again. Now that I know about the bailey chair and how to deal with this affliction I was curious to know if feeding him in the bailey chair and keeping him vertical after the feedings, will this essentially end the regurge episodes?

[@cburgz3697]

Update, it's been over 2 months with my dog in a bailey's chair. He takes 20mg of sildenifil twice a day and we have no regurgitating episodes anymore. He has put weight back on and has gotten used to the routine of eating from his new chair.

[@CoD_Maj3st1k]

I used a baby car seat for my pit for now. I put him in backwards where his paws go over the backrest and I sit behind him to make sure he stays there after I hand feed him. Vet told me 20mins. I have not been doing it after he drinks water. I guess I will have to do that now. He developed degenerative myelopathy four weeks ago, he turns 9 in December, and the vet told me that most likely caused him to then develop megaesophagus because the disease has moved from back to front. He has good days and bad, but I am not giving up on him. Man's best friend. He can barely walk now, I have to carry him around and outside for bathroom breaks. But, he isn't in pain, he is still eating and drinking water (sometimes). I have to mix water with wet food, so he gets some hydration because he only drinks after I lay him out in the sun for a bit.

[@lavenderpurp6610]

Just wondering if also have kids?

[@ClarityEmerald]

We lost our dog from this, about 4 weeks ago now. The hardest thing I've ever had to do or see. It was looking good after intital treatment of medications and feeding him upright, like we could have a year left. We only had 3 weeks since diagnosis.

[@Lonbites]

Sorry to hear that. I’m sort of confused, so after diagnosis you fed your dog upright and 3 weeks later they still passed? I was confused cause you said you could have had a year left. Just found out about the sitting upright part. Trying to do this for my senior dog whose skin and bones

[@ClarityEmerald]

@@Lonbites like once he was diagnosed and we began the treatment, feeding upright and the medication from the vet etc it was really helping and he was doing so much better that the vets believed he might last another year if we kept doing everything right like that. But after a while, it stopped helping and he went downhill again fast. So from diagnosis to crossing the rainbow bridge it was only a span of 3 weeks. Looking good after the first week, real good, and then so suddenly really really bad. We couldn’t have done anything any differently.

[@Lonbites]

@@ClarityEmerald I’m so sorry to hear that. I’m sorry I brought up fresh wounds. I know how it feels like to have to say goodbye. I lost my dog last March, my girlfriends dog whose about 13 yrs old.. is struggling to keep food down and they want us to see a specialist and the CT scan alone is 3,500 and we don’t have that money. She’s skin and bones and we’re not ready to let her go yet. Want to do whatever we can. She eats but can’t keep food down. So far I’m trying to figure it out and force sit her upward until I can build me one of these chairs. I hope it works. Sorry and thank you again.

[@michelleperez-vazquez7760]

I've been struggling with my boy. He just turned one. It was so scary! I can so relate.

[@michelleperez-vazquez7760]

My boy has myasthenia gravis on top of the megaesophagus. He is much better. It will be his and my norm for now.

[@soumilmaitra9466]

@@michelleperez-vazquez7760 My dog was also diagnosed with ME and he is just 2...could you tell me how your dog is and any tips as to how help him through it.

[@michelleperez-vazquez7760]

@@soumilmaitra9466 hello, I’m so sorry it’s taken me this long to reply but me email was down. My boy is now 3 years old. He has been weened down to 1/4 pill once a day. He started at 1/2 a pill 3x’s a day. He also had myasthenia gravis. I have taken baby steps with him and not rushed his recovery. I simply limit his physical activity and not have him exert himself. He stays in the chair in the morning for the most 15 minutes and some evening feedings on this bowl on the floor. He no longer throws up but I think limiting activity after he eats i important too. I’m no expert but I speak out of experience. I hope this helps and brings hope.

[@ivandasilvadias4966]

This video is very good, but you could speak more slowly, I'm Brazilian and my English is bad. Thanks

[@madisonschilling8249]

Brilliant MacGyvering thanks.

[@aaronbuffalo7769]

there is a german sheppy on tiktok called Ash, same trouble, loves goat milk

[@tammysmith9727]

How is Mikko doing (sp).? Just got a diagnosis so wondering. Like ur wife my pup is everything to me

[@tammysmith9727]

Ok just saw ur update. Thank you so much for sharing

[@stephs.4264]

ThAnk you 🙏🏼

[@Leslie_ann_h]

Be careful with the amount of cat food that he eats. Cat food has more protein and fat in it and can cause your doggo to develop pacrentitis (causes diarrhea and vomiting).

[@jenniferjames8876]

How do you get him to sleep at night? I am having problems with the vomiting at night I have her head on a pillow but she needs to be upright at night i am suffering from sleep deprivation with her vomiting at night. I know how your wife feels about your dog im the same , You are great people he is beautiful bless him.

[@BusinesswithKeith]

Same here. Were up several times during the night. I guess at some point you get used to it. It's the saliva pooling in the esophagus. Theres good days and bad days.

[@jenniferjames8876]

@@BusinesswithKeith thanks its like having to get up for a baby i quess, I just found out she has hypothyroid and have popped her on meds she is like a new dog this was probably what caused the megaesophigus and mild pancritus . She only did a vomit in the morning so like you said you have good days and bad days thanks for this great video very helpful. All the best .

[@jacdwack1353]

My dog also has that now. How does his puke look like sir?

[@ddogs6]

Omigosh I’m like a stalker! Lol! Have a question for you: How do you handle feeding and watering your other dog? You mentioned him briefly but I was wondering how you handle that specifically. Is he on a schedule too? Secured in another area? Just watched your other video where you mentioned the morning saliva issue. Something else I found in my research is placing one of those blow-up collars on him at night to keep his head elevated. Can also be hand-made like a fluffy pillow wrapped around his neck perhaps? Don’t know if that would help or hinder on such a tiny dog but maybe something to consider. (Sorry, I’m sure you’ve done TONS of your own research but I don’t want to presume you’ve seen it all if it could possibly help.)

[@kalfasmedia2761]

ddogs6 we feed and water them on the same schedule so he cant get into any food

[@BusinesswithKeith]

The little dog squeezes between the gate and gets water

[@desimon350]

I saw the bailey chair too but the dog should be seated not standing. It might be difficult for your dog to stand for 15 mins. They are not meant to stand for that long. I hope you can remodel your bailey chair :(

[@BusinesswithKeith]

Yes I understand. Yes we've already modified the Bailey chair several times to train our dog to sit. Over and over and over and over again. No matter what the dog WILL NOT sit... He gets anxiety when sitting. He would rather stand he doesn't mind at all and now he's trained to use the chair every time he eats. I promise he's ok. We were very concerned too about what you said.

[@ThickGirlSwag44]

@@BusinesswithKeith our frenchie, Frankie, also prefers to stand. We just typically choose to hold him after for about 30 min.

[@aroshikajayasekera2368]

My pup was born with this but he’s puking all the time not just when he’s fed. We tried everything but he wouldn’t stop puking 😭 please give me some tips to make him feel better.

[@berbeque]

Same 😢 my puppy is 7 weeks all she wants is to eat.

[@moomoopuppy5810]

So weird. I've never heard of such a thing before.

[@JK-jm7qi]

I was hoping to see what I was missing .. but god you showed me everything we’ve already done .. we even made a wooden Bailey chair my girl won’t drink or eat no matter what we do she can’t keep he meds down and today she can hardly walk ... my sweet girl is only 6 years old ... though I don’t feel she has much time left pray for my sweet girl please ♥️

[@BusinesswithKeith]

I'm sorry. I just prayed.