사랑하는 그레이튼아, 우리 꼭 다시 만나

It has already been three months since I parted ways with Greaten. Because so many people loved him, I wanted to share the news that he had crossed the Rainbow Bridge. But every time I looked at photos or videos, I broke down in tears, and whenever I tried to write, my heart collapsed and I had to stop. That is why this message is so late. I never imagined that day would be the last. In the sudden emergency, the drive from the filming site to the hospital where Greaten was waiting felt unbearably long. Even under heavy sedation, as if he woke at the sound of my voice, Greaten tried with all his strength to reach me. That image remains vivid in my mind. Life continues now, but I miss him deeply and suddenly every day. Thank you to everyone who loved Greaten. In May 2024, Greaten underwent a stent procedure at a university animal hospital in Seoul for tracheal stenosis. But because the stent was placed too close to a branch, his coughing worsened. The hospital never admitted fault, but several other hospitals said it was indeed the cause. On October 31, just five months later, the stent broke. It was an emergency, so he had to undergo another procedure at the same hospital, and only afterwards could we transfer him for treatment elsewhere. If your dog must undergo a stent procedure, I urge you to be extremely cautious in choosing an experienced and trustworthy surgeon. The procedure itself should be a last resort. Some cases go well, but others, like ours, suffer from complications and side effects. Please research and prepare in advance. Aside from stents, there is also a surgical method called PLLP for tracheal stenosis. Stenting is technically simpler but carries major risks, while PLLP has shown many successful cases at Atom Hospital in Japan. However, because quarantine preparation takes time, it must be arranged early. I cannot say there is one absolute answer. But for us, not being able to do PLLP remains my deepest regret. Once a stent is inserted, it cannot be removed, and by then it was too late. Even though Atom Hospital could not offer surgery, I still wanted to hear the doctor’s opinion and hoped for another way. I prepared to go to Japan, but one week before the appointment, Greaten could not wait any longer. In truth, for five months after the stent, his condition was terrible. But after changing hospitals and medications, he clearly improved. Leaving our longtime hospital was frightening, but it was the right decision. In the end, what matters most is finding a skilled specialist, sincere and systematic treatment, proper prescriptions, and appropriate examinations. Above all, it is the guardian’s unrelenting care and effort. However hard it gets, do not give up—there are always paths forward. After the stent, Greaten spent every day in an oxygen chamber, suffering from coughing and breathing problems, visiting the ER many times. But in his last three months, almost miraculously, the coughing eased and the breathing stabilized. While preparing for Japan, I cared for him with all my attention. Yet he left too suddenly. Looking back, I think he held on bravely until the very end, not wanting to make things harder for me. Thank you for reading this long message. Finally, I will share information about natural supplements that helped Greaten. They were effective when taken as advised by a veterinarian, always together with prescribed medication. Please consult your vet before use. May all angel dogs in the world be happy and healthy. And may every guardian never give up—please stay strong. Supplements that helped Greaten: Pinfenon S IMMUFUN LPS He took Pinfenon S and IMMUFUN consistently for over three months, and later added LPS. IMMUFUN was not available online; I purchased it at Cheonghwa Animal Hospital, where the vet also advised on dosage.