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Sent to Pet Experts June 26 04:02 PM

I have a 5 year old female JR. Mako was boarded 2 weeks ago for 2 days and has nearly lost her voice due to excessive barking. This normally happens to a much lesser extent when she goes to day care while I'm out of town. She was seen 9 days ago by our local Vet, for routine exam including blood sample, bordetella,heartworm,lyme etc..
Banfield Vet service only recommended a harness to reduce strain to her throat during that visit. Mako is never on a leash however. Has my dog lost her voice? Can it be permanant? What can be done? Unfortunately, we need to board her again in 2 days. Thank you. Ken Meyer

 

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Age: 5; Female; Breed: Jack Russell

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routine Vet visit with little or no consern relative to her near loss of voice

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June 26 4:46 PM (44 minutes and 4 seconds later)
         
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Dear Ken,

This is most likely not permanent but the result of laryngitis like you would get if you scream at a ball game. However, Mako is experiencing a great deal of stress from being boarded and stress CAN lead to illness. If there is any possibility of leaving her home with a pet sitter - that would really be much better for her.

In the meantime give her a vitamin suppliment containing Omega 3 fatty acids and put a feww drops of fish oil on her food daily as that will soothe her throat.

BYW: we have a male jack in the family(Cowboy) aren't they great little dogs?

Please let me know if you have any more questions. I will be happy to help.

Warmest best wishes,

Terri

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June 26 4:58 PM (12 minutes and 12 seconds later)
         
Reply to Terri Riba's Post: Yes they are lovely dogs Terri, family members.
Is the vitamin supplement you refer to a liquid?
Can Mako use my "human fish oil" pill?

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June 26 5:10 PM (11 minutes and 39 seconds later)
         
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You are very welcome Ken. Yes - you can certainly use your fish oil pills - just a few drops on Mako's food daily should do it. And the vitamin suppliment (available at pet supplies) is a liquid.

Our jack is black and white - he looks like a cow and he is a boy - hence "Cowboy" LOL
They sure are animated, friendly, intelligent little family members.

Best of luck to you and Mako,

Terri

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