A woman built a special high chair for her German Shepherd who's unable to swallow food | SWNS

Alicia Motmans, 24, refused to give up on her beloved Ash, four, after the pooch was diagnosed with megaesophagus - an enlarged oesophagus.

Several vets suggested Ash be put down because of the condition.

But Alicia, from Hoeselt, Belgium, said no - and decided to explore other options instead.

She eventually hit upon using a special high chair, which allows Ash to spend 25 minutes after each meal in the vertical position so her food has time to digest.

Teacher Alicia said: "Since I built her this chair she's beeen so much better, and, without it, she wouldn't be with us today."

Ash was just a puppy when she started vomiting constantly after meal times.

Worried Alicia was back and forth from a total of ten different vets over the space of a year, most of whom put her illness down to stomach problems or allergies.

But, in October 2019, one vet identified that the problem was actually with her swallowing, and diagnosed her with megaesophagus.

Alicia said: "When we first got her, we knew something was up because of all the vomiting - but her breeder assured us nothing was wrong.

"The diagnosis was tough to hear, and it was suggested we put her down - but for us that was never an option.

"So instead, we explored ways to help her condition and one of them was this chair.

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This chair is for dogs with a condition called "megaesophagus", they need to eat upright because their esophagus is weak, enlarged, and doesn't function properly. If the dog ate from a bowl on the floor, the food would sit in the esophagus until it eventually throws up (could be minutes or _days_ later). when they're sitting up in a chair in this unnatural position, gravity helps the food go down to the stomach with no problems!

[shanebriggs]

Thankyou for giving this beautiful pooch the special care it needs

[cooperemmons]

My dog has mega esophagus. It’s pretty sad to watch her sit in a chair for 15 minutes, but it saved her life, no question.

[memories]

Oh bless this lady for figuring out a way to help her precious pet

[OO-bqff]

Bless the smart dog. Glad she can eat in the high chair

[MarySmith-gibq]

Lost a 2 year old dog from this a few years back. Most heartbreaking thing.

[mikethatguy]

Wow I never knew of this condition, thankful for learning something new.💯🙌✌️

[lynettepatrice]

I'm happy she has an owner mommy that loves her enough to do this!! The way she backs into the box, like a pro!🥰🥰🐕

[shirleythompson]

Well, they say you learn something new every day 😯 and I just did. Thank goodness his/her owner is very caring ❤

[elel]

Your an angel. Thank you for caring for him. 🙏🌷

[cathycampbell]

Well, let's see the beautiful dog being fed. He is very much loved! I'm sure pup feels this love and gives it back to his mom and dad.

[xdicesantiago]

This the first I ever hear of this condition but what ur doing for him is wonderful God Bless

[maryhinch]

How sweet of the owner to care for their dog

[Rusty_Shackleford]

You can tell she's been using the chair for a while. Good girl.

[luperubalcaba]

look how she gets in there so willingly cause she knows she's gonna eat. great mom

[Mercedes]

This lady is a true hero. The way she take care about her fur baby. ❤❤❤

[pamelacampbell]

It makes me cry when I see this. Sam, my favorite dog, had megalasophagus and couldn’t keep down food. There was no chair then. If only.

[-_yuuki_-]

she’s not a 10 anymore




she’s a ♾️!! 🥰 wish your dog the best and have a great 2023 <33

[graziasher]

Thank you so much for caring for tat precious dog, and allo him to have a good life in a loving home. Bless you all!

[christinerobinette]

Ash is a 10. Mama also is a 10 for taking care of her special Lady 😁❤️