old dog, laryngeal paralysis

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we've got an 11 yr, 4 mo old flat coated retriever and he has been heaving a lot in the hot weather and had to be admitted to the vet hospital today as he couldn't stop heaving - the vet thinks he's got laryngeal paralysis. They are thinking surgery, but we're wondering if this is a good idea given his age or whether we can manage the condition by avoiding any lengthy walks when the temp is over 15c.

I've no direct experience but there's a very informative page here from a soft tissue specialist.

thanks cornflake - I will check this out. I heard from a breeder friend that she had an old dog with this, had the Op and he lived another year and died from something unrelated - I'd take that.