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A dachshund puppy born with a defective palate is now all smiles after life-changing surgery here at Willows in Solihull. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The miniature wire-haired dachshund, called Frieda, was just three months old when she began suffering from recurring infections in her nose and breathing difficulties, resulting in several courses of antibiotics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Little Frieda was also struggling to eat and drink so was referred to our team for specialist care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our head of soft tissue surgery Chris Shales<\/a> operated to rectify Frieda\u2019s problem and \u201cworked a miracle\u201d according to thankful owner William Russell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

William, who lives in Oxfordshire with partner Claudia Heidebluth and their baby daughter Leonora, said: \u201cWillows confirmed Frieda was suffering from soft palate hypoplasia and explained the problem with clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey said her soft palate was completely undeveloped on one side, causing food and mucus to get stuck and become infected. She also had a defective tonsil and her tongue was tethered on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe were greatly saddened. Frieda was so strong and, otherwise, such a happy and loving dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWillows also managed our expectations, making it clear an operation on Frieda might not be able to solve this difficult problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNaturally, we were very worried. Whilst hopeful, we also prepared for the worst, knowing she could not spend a life on antibiotics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHowever, the operation was a success, and soft tissue surgeon Chris Shales worked a miracle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe extended her palate by two centimetres on the side where it had not grown. He also removed the defective tonsil and freed her tongue so it could move properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re so grateful. Chris did a stunning job and handled Frieda with utmost professionalism and kindness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHis knowledge and experience enabled him to solve a difficult problem. We also hope it has advanced the understanding of the defect, so others can now benefit, too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Frieda<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Chris, an EBVS and RCVS specialist in small animal surgery, said: \u201cFrieda is a lovely little dog and was a fantastic patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSoft palate hypoplasia is not very common and can be quite debilitating depending on the extent of the deformity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn Frieda\u2019s case, there were multiple abnormalities in the area that had combined to cause her clinical signs. We spent a little time assessing the details of the anatomy to understand her anatomy and then addressed each abnormality in turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have been thrilled with Frieda\u2019s recovery and are not surprised to see how photogenic she is in these images!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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