The 21st Century Guide to
Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs

The Lar Par Dog‘s Best Friend

Lar Par dogs’ best friends are the people who love them enough to make informed choices for them. The laryngeal paralysis journey isn‘t an easy one. There have been encouraging developments in treatment recently, but the sad fact is that there‘s still no cure for laryngeal paralysis in dogs. This website is devoted to providing reliable, up-to-date information so that people can make the best decisions for their beloved canine companions who suffer from laryngeal paralysis.

Lar Par: The Deadly Little Defect

With laryngeal paralysis, the larynx (the ‘voicebox’ that dogs use to bark) stops working properly. The parts that are supposed to open and close to let air through become paralyzed and flaccid, blocking the airway. But the larynx itself isn‘t the problem. It‘s a neurological defect — the nerves that control the muscles of the larynx stop working. Lar Par dogs can be otherwise perfectly healthy but because of this deadly little defect, they can‘t get enough air to sustain a quality life. That‘s the way it was with our black Lab Miss B, but we swore that when Miss B’s time came, it wouldn’t be for something as menial as that. To learn more about our battle to keep Miss B alive and breathing, go to Miss B’s Incredible Stent Journey 

The Non-Surgical Alternative

You may have heard that the only veterinary procedure to treat dogs with laryngeal paralysis (Lar Par) or GOLPP (geriatric-onset laryngeal paralysis and polyneuropathy) is expensive surgery with a risk of complications.

But there’s another veterinary procedure — one that’s kept dogs around the world breathing normally for years — and we want the whole world to know about it.

This procedure is called the laryngeal stent — placing a stent prothesis in the larynx that allows the dog to breathe. Stenting has been used in human medicine for decades and is often used in animals for other conditions.

Where To Go From Here

If you’ve noticed a change in your dog’s breathing recently and want to know more about it, go to the Main Menu to see all the available topics.

Learn about 5 good reasons to love the stent procedure for canine laryngeal paralysis on the Why Stent? page.

To read the inspirational stories about the stent treatment for laryngeal paralysis in dogs, go to the Stories pages.

If you’re a DVM seeking research info and procedural details about the laryngeal stent implant for laryngeal paralysis, visit the Info for DVMs section.

You can also find links to pertinent research and informational websites from respected institution on the Research Links and More Info page. You can explore a dog lover‘s perspective on Lar Par-related topics in the Lar Par Dog Blog section.

Thank you for visiting LarParLife.com. People want a more moderate treatment path for their beloved canine companions, a third way between surgery and deteriorating quality of life. It’s time for this affordable, life-saving alternative to move into the mainstream of veterinary care.