Thanks so so much, that was all wonderful info. What bothers me the most with Tucker is that his breathing has always been noisy, I always thought it was from his short nose, every breath is an effort. Like a person with a stuffy nose. If he has a gagging or cough like spell it is very brief. I heard being on glucosomine puts on the pounds, and it sure did, he went from 4lbs. to 8lbs. in 2 years, which thats not helping,plus I no longer take him on walks anymore because then he will have an episode for a day or two.
I will keep hoping for something out there that will slow down this collapsing trachea, or better yet fix it completely with great results.
Thankyou again, Good Luck with Miss Pixie.
Tracey |