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Originally Posted by yorkiegirl83  She didn't take Xrays. She basically just told me that CT is prevalent in the small breeds (which I of course know) and gave me a broncodilator rx to give her. I questioned it and was told to try it to see if it alleviated the coughing episodes she was having.
I think that I'm just going to have to flat out tell them I want further testing done. Her coughing episode today scared me so badly. I was able to calm her down and rub her throat gently so that she was able to catch her breathe and take a regular breath again. It was so scary to see her struggling and her sides heaving, with that honking noise she makes. Her eyes were watery when she was finished and she looked just exhausted. This happens maybe once to twice every few days.
I'm literally to the point where I'm afraid to leave her home in case she has an attack. If I have to go anywhere she has a sitter stay with her and I've taught them how to gently massage her neck in case she starts to cough. It's just terrifying.
I think because I have asthma I know how it feels to be breathless and scared like that and it's just absolutely terrifying to see her go through those little attacks. It's awful. |
I can certainly understand why you are concerned.
My wonderful vet told me a long time ago that "Mother always knows best". You live with her and have seen these attacks firsthand.
Even if it is only for your piece of mind, I'd either insist on more testing or get a second opinion.