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Silicone stents for dogs with laryngeal paralysis: an innovative alternative to surgery (GOLPP and LarPar)

Feb 14
2 min read

Updated: 4 days ago

What is Laryngeal Paralysis (LarPar)?


Laryngeal paralysis is a serious condition that affects dogs, causing breathing difficulties and increasing the risk of aspiration pneumonia.


Traditionally, the surgical tie-back procedure has been the standard for treatment, but recent studies support an innovative, minimally invasive alternative: the use of silicone stents



ABTVet silicone stent implanted to treat conditions such as laryngeal paralysis
Lateral X-ray of silicone stent placed in dog's larynx to treat GOLPP

Benefits of silicone stents over surgery


Silicone stents for dogs with laryngeal paralysis can be a temporary solution or an alternative to surgery, offering several benefits.


Unlike surgery, stents can be placed by your regular veterinarian, accessible to any economy and offer immediate results after sedation.


Unlike other metallic stents, which break; ABTVet stents are made entirely of medical grade silicone. And manufactured under rigorous quality standards. ISO13485-2016. They are the best minimally invasive option for LarPar cases.


LarPar treated with silicone stent LarPar treated with Tie-back



Think your dog might need a laryngeal stent? Tell us and we'll help you find a veterinary clinic near you that works with ABTVET

Laryngeal Paralysis and GOLPP

Laryngeal paralysis often accompanies Geriatric onset laryngeal paralysis polyneuropathy (GOLPP), a progressive condition typical of elder dogs that can't undergo surgery.

Silicone stents are an alternative to tie-back surgery and could become a more accepted option, providing relief and improving the quality of life for dogs suffering from LarPar and GOLPP.


How the stent placement procedure works



The silicone stent placement, by your trusted veterinarian, can take the patient out of the emergency and provide a better quality of life.


  • The folded stent is introduced into the larynx with forceps or scissors.

  • It is released in the area with the stenosis and the stent self-expands.

If repositioning is needed, it can be done with the same forceps.



This simple, fast and inexpensive procedure gets the patient out of the emergency in a few minutes.


Is your dog struggling with laryngeal paralysis or GOLPP? Don't wait


At ABTVET, we work alongside veterinarians worldwide, offering safe, minimally invasive silicone stents. Tell us what's going on and we'll help you take the next step, whether you're a pet owner or a veterinarian.




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