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  • About
    • About us
    • Surf Dog Ricochet
    • Aqua Dog Cori
    • And Rina Too!
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    • Get Involved
    • Donate >
      • Howliday Giving Drive
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    • Get on Board
    • Contact us
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    • Surfing Dogs
    • Teach Your Dog to Surf
    • Surf Dog Competitions
    • Adaptive Surfing
    • Sharing The Stoke With Your Dog
  • Swimming Dogs
    • Swimming Lessons
    • Drowning Prevention
    • Canine Assisted Water Rescue
    • Sensory Playroom
    • Canine-assisted swimming surveys
  • Healing Dogs
    • Healing power of Ricochet
    • Virtual Canine Therapy
    • Video Call With Ricochet
    • Activities With Ricochet
    • Curbside Comfort
    • Distance learning
    • Distance learning videos
    • Healing From Pet Loss
    • Curbside Comfort Waiver
    • Video Waiver
  • Assistance Dogs
    • Therapy Dogs
    • Emotional Support Dogs
    • PTSD Dogs
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    • PTSD
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    • Jose Martinez Sponsorship
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    • Paw (Pay) it Forward
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  • PTSD
  • Military Support

LARYNGEAL PARALYSIS

A Holistic Approach to Geriatric Onset Laryngeal
Paralysis Polyneuropathy
  ​​(GOLPP)
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Rina is a 12.5 year old, female golden/lab mix. She's been healthy her whole life until this past April when she was diagnosed with colon cancer. She had surgery, and kicked cancer to the curb! Unfortunately, not too long after she was intubated, she developed Geriatric Onset Laryngeal Paralysis (GOLPP)

I wanted to create a healing sanctuary for her that was filled with positivity. Once I started down that road, there was no return! Before I knew it, my whole house was re-decorated according to Feng Shui practices. 

I also decided to treat and manage her GOLPP holistically rather than surgically. I didn't feel she was far enough advanced in the disease to warrant surgery. We've had pretty good success, so I wanted to share the things I've done to help anyone else who may not be ready for surgery.

First and foremost... the MOST important thing you can do to help your dog is BE POSITIVE! Even if you get a tragic diagnosis, do not worry or get upset. Yes, it's normal to feel that way, but your dog can feel you. So whatever emotion you emit is what will guide your dog. 

Positive energy and prayer worked magic during Rina's cancer journey. So much so, that Ricochet created a Facebook page called Ricochet's Healing Sanctuary. Please join us there!​

Below, I've listed the things that have worked for us, along with links for more information. ​

​FOOD
Both Ricochet and Rina get Tiger Tail raw food

​

SUPPLEMENTS
​

Calcium

Milk Thistle 250 mg (for liver health)

Traumeel

Wei Qi booster – immune system herb prescribed and sold by holistic vet

Omega 3’s (fish oil)

Turmeric


​TREATMENTS

Laser treatment with Companion Therapy Laser by LiteCure 

Assisi loop

Reiki

Chiropractic

​Acupuncture (Electro-puncture Piercing technique or transverse insertion)


​A before & after video of Rina

Aquapuncture

Acupressure

Massage

Drumming


​OTHER STUFF

Essential oils
​Any-itis NEAT
Neuro Boost
New Mobility NEAT
Rina’s favorite oil is frankincense, but we also use eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender, copaiba and many others

Crystals

Blue solar drinking water

Feng Shui healing items

Smudging and space clearing with sage

Live bamboo

Cool mist humidifier with essential oil diffuser

Evaporative cooler

Canine cooling pad

Chill out bandana

​Boost oxygen

Oxygen

Oxygen mask

Harness

Toe grips (haven't started using these yet)

Throat Chakra Spray

For stress - Bach Rescue Remedy
http://www.bachflower.com/rescue-remedy-information/

Rina's Zen Room
laryngeal paralysis in dogs