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Adorable Labrador Has To Eat In A High Chair Because Of A Rare Medical Condition
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Adorable Labrador Has To Eat In A High Chair Because Of A Rare Medical Condition

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From the first glance Tink, short for Tinker Vol, looks like a happy puppy like every other. But even though she’s happy, Tink has a very serious medical condition.

“Since we brought Tink home on Saturday, September 17, 2016, she has stolen our hearts every second of the day. She’s also had some digestive issues and trouble keeping food down. One week after bringing her home we took her to the emergency vet when she was vomiting constantly and knew something wasn’t right. We finally got some information that wasn’t promising and a huge vet bill for the tests and procedures. X-rays showed that Tink had an enlarged esophagus that wasn’t contracting to help push food to the stomach. She was regurgitating everything that she would eat because of it and not get any nutrients down” wrote Tom Sullivan, her owner, on gofundme page that was set up to help with the puppy’s medical bills.

The condition that Tink has can be caused by undeveloped nerves and it means, that she can’t get normal food safely into her stomach, so she requires some help. She eats several small meals throughout the day in a special high chair, called a “Bailey chair.” The bailey chair allows gravity to help Tink’s special food travel safely to her stomach.

The condition of the puppy is not easy and requires much help from her owners, but Sullivans are happy to look after a member of their family.

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“Since we brought Tink home on Saturday, September 17, 2016, she has stolen our hearts every second of the day” her owner Tom wrote

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“She’s also had some digestive issues and trouble keeping food down. One week after bringing her home we took her to the emergency vet when she was vomiting constantly”

“Tink had an enlarged esophagus that wasn’t contracting to help push food to the stomach”

Because of her condition, Tink requires some help

She eats several small meals throughout the day in a special high chair, called a “Bailey chair”

The bailey chair allows gravity to help Tink’s special food travel safely to her stomach

The condition of the puppy is not easy and requires much help from her owners, but Sullivans are happy to look after a member of their family

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Sparked Silly
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She is so sweet. God gave her to the right family, what a labor of love and patience!

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Maggie Collins
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw a short documentary on this chair and another dog with the same condition. The owner actually built the chair from scratch when the Dr. explained that his dog could die if not fed properly. This is how we love our animal pals. I would do anything to help mine. Now I'm off to "gofundme" page!

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Megesophagus? My dog had that too, and we also had to feed him in an elevated position <3

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the photo of dog and kid. that speak a lot about the love that the bring.

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ChericeCraft
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for sharing this wonderful story! My brother's dog, Toby, had megaesophagus and they did everything you're doing. The vet said they should put him down because he "can't live like that" but all it took was some extra attention and care with the proper tools. Toby got to travel around Oregon and go on adventures for over eight years and was one of the happiest pups I've known. ♥️

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Miss.Tre.
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've read a similar story and the owners had to spoon feed their dog. When there is so many stories of humans being horrible, this shines a light on how we can love so deeply.

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Kikka io
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

which magnificent example of love for animals. sometimes we can redeem our race with actions of incredible sweetness. but a dog with a sweet and tender look like that did not deserve less. good luck to the whole family. and fortune always helps.

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Karin Morris
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think he's a mix, he's got a big of a strange face for a pure Weimer

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Priscilla Winslow
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband had the same problem after radiation for esophogeal cancer. No peristalsis. Alas, he had to be fed through a tube in his stomach.

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Gillian Black
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

first God does not make mistakes, second what a wonderful family , that fur ball is loved and time is given , she will always protect you and love you , even if that breed can be clowns at times

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

First God isn't real, stop using some made up fairytale hero. Second, God isn't real.

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Sparked Silly
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She is so sweet. God gave her to the right family, what a labor of love and patience!

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Maggie Collins
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw a short documentary on this chair and another dog with the same condition. The owner actually built the chair from scratch when the Dr. explained that his dog could die if not fed properly. This is how we love our animal pals. I would do anything to help mine. Now I'm off to "gofundme" page!

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Storm Rise
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Megesophagus? My dog had that too, and we also had to feed him in an elevated position <3

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Usernameofgag
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the photo of dog and kid. that speak a lot about the love that the bring.

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ChericeCraft
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for sharing this wonderful story! My brother's dog, Toby, had megaesophagus and they did everything you're doing. The vet said they should put him down because he "can't live like that" but all it took was some extra attention and care with the proper tools. Toby got to travel around Oregon and go on adventures for over eight years and was one of the happiest pups I've known. ♥️

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Miss.Tre.
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've read a similar story and the owners had to spoon feed their dog. When there is so many stories of humans being horrible, this shines a light on how we can love so deeply.

kikkaio avatar
Kikka io
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

which magnificent example of love for animals. sometimes we can redeem our race with actions of incredible sweetness. but a dog with a sweet and tender look like that did not deserve less. good luck to the whole family. and fortune always helps.

karin-morris-75 avatar
Karin Morris
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think he's a mix, he's got a big of a strange face for a pure Weimer

prwins77 avatar
Priscilla Winslow
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband had the same problem after radiation for esophogeal cancer. No peristalsis. Alas, he had to be fed through a tube in his stomach.

gvblack avatar
Gillian Black
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

first God does not make mistakes, second what a wonderful family , that fur ball is loved and time is given , she will always protect you and love you , even if that breed can be clowns at times

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DopethronePunkUK
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

First God isn't real, stop using some made up fairytale hero. Second, God isn't real.

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