Biscuit started exhibiting classic symptoms of LP at age 10 1/2 but was diagnosed with asthma by her regular veterinarian. Many prescriptions later, she still was not improved and the hacking and excessive panting continued. She also was diagnosed with a low thyroid, but that medication also didn't have any impact on her breathing problems. At age 11 1/2, we were finally referred to a specialist, where Biscuit's LP was diagnosed immediately.

Biscuit was then "scoped," the LP was confirmed, and x-rays and blood tests were taken before surgery. Biscuit then had the "through the mouth" surgery (medically written as "Bilateral vocal fold & voclis muscle resection, Incision of interarytenoid ligament & associated cartilaginous attachments".)
The vet thought this was the best way to go with Biscuit, rather than the tie-back. Unfortunately, Biscuit could not take the Prednisone given to prevent webbing (violent vomiting) and she subsequently developed a webbing problem which required three follow-up surgeries to remove the webbing. The webbing was growing back so quickly it was then decided that the only option left for Biscuit's quality of life was a unilateral tie-back.
Biscuit had the tie-back surgery almost a year after the first surgery, and with the many prayers and support of friends on this wonderful list, she pulled through. Her recovery was amazing and her breathing much improved.
Three weeks later, however, she collapsed (not at all connected with the LP surgery) and a tumor was discovered on her spleen.

Biscuit has Hemangiosarcoma, a very fast-moving and dreaded cancer. The initial tumor was found on her spleen, but sonograms showed that it had spread to her liver and intestines as well. Her life expectancy according to her doctors in June is from one to six months, and we have brought her home to make her remaining days just as happy and carefree as possible.

Would we have the tie-back surgery again, even with the prognosis we're facing? You bet we would. Our beloved Biscuit had gotten so she could hardly breathe at all....At least now, her remaining days can be ones of peacefulness and deep breathing. We treasure each and every day with her.
Sadly, Biscuit died on November 20, 1999 due to the Hemangiosarcoma..."

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