Pet Hotel Goes Above and Beyond with Special Mealtime Routine for Dog Who Has Megaesophagus
Leaving your dog--even for a few hours--can be difficult when you two are practically attached at the hip, but every pet owner has to leave the house alone at some point. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to make sure your furry friend doesn't feel neglected while you're out and about. Whether it's something as simple as leaving on the TV or something more costly like a doggy daycare, finding what works for you is what matters the most.
For many dog owners in the Stamford, Connecticut area, Spot On Vet Hospital & Hotel is a major lifesaver. Their dog daycare and pet hotel posts regularly on TikTok with their four-legged guests, and a December 27 video has lots of people talking. The pet hotel staff provides wonderful care to all of the dogs, but one special dog with megaesophagus has her very own mealtime routine that everyone loves to see.
Good girl, Rey! She knows exactly what to do when she sees her special chair, so this is definitely nothing new. Her human friends seem comfortable with their routine, too, and I can only imagine how relieved and at peace this makes Rey's owner feel. Dog daycares and boarding facilities try their best to accommodate special needs like canine megaesophagus, but not every location excels at this kind of care as the folks at @spotonvet do. Maybe it's because this place is run by a vet clinic!
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This beautiful German Shepherd seems as happy as can be both in and out of her chair. The dog's body language is relaxed and loose, and she's clearly feeling safe and comfortable if she's up for playtime with her human bestie. This must be a fantastic daycare all around!
Megaesophagus in Dogs Can be Treated in a Few Different Ways
There are a few large dog breeds, such as Irish Setters, Newfoundland dogs, and even Labrador Retrievers, who are more predisposed to developing this condition congenitally, but some dogs can acquire megaesophagus later in life. It's treatment, however, largely depends on the severity of the condition.
With megaesophagus, a dog's esophagus (the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach) becomes larger and has a harder time moving food down. This can lead to a variety of uncomfortable--and even deadly--complications, but many dogs with this illness can live long and healthy lives thanks to special dog foods for megaesophagus plus what you see in this video: the Bailey chair. Keeping the dog in an upright position helps gravity move the food toward the stomach, and it can become a normal part of a pup's daily life. just ask Rey!
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