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dupree · 09-27-2008, 01:29 PM

Oliver has been on meds for this problem for about 4 years but it wasn't severe. He is nine now and his condition became worse over the last 4 days.

Fortunately we're close to the Univ. of Penn Vet Hospital. He's on oxygen and sedatives there for the wkend and on Monday they will let us know if surgery is an option. They talked about a titanium stent. We have read so much about this surgery and I'm hoping for any feedback. It is so expensive and wish we had some type of insurance.

Please pray for him. We just lost our 13 year old sweetheart in July due to heart complications from a sudden onset of seizures.

Thanks for any advice.

09-27-2008, 01:29 PM	#1
dupree Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: gilbertsville,pa,usa Posts: 66	oliver hospitalized for collapsing trachea Oliver has been on meds for this problem for about 4 years but it wasn't severe. He is nine now and his condition became worse over the last 4 days. Fortunately we're close to the Univ. of Penn Vet Hospital. He's on oxygen and sedatives there for the wkend and on Monday they will let us know if surgery is an option. They talked about a titanium stent. We have read so much about this surgery and I'm hoping for any feedback. It is so expensive and wish we had some type of insurance. Please pray for him. We just lost our 13 year old sweetheart in July due to heart complications from a sudden onset of seizures. Thanks for any advice.