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julieandrea · 11-30-2012, 09:37 AM

Thank you!!

I wish I could bring him home now but flights do not start back up for pets until January 9th in Canada. Picking him up is also not an option because I got him from across the country and would take a 7 day drive lol. Collapsed trachea was my #1 concern. The vet actually voiced this concern to me upon seeing the X-ray. She is a new vet though and made it clear that she had no idea if it was collapsed trachea as she hasn't had experience with such a small dog and that issue. She said it was unlikely though because that tends to develop later and is rare in a puppy. She consulted with an experienced vet and he said there was absolutely no signs of collapsed trachea.. But I'm still concerned that the question was even raised.. Sigh..

I am most definitely worried about his cough and compromised immune system at such a young age.. There are so many possible illnesses that these guys seem to attract. Even with a great breeder issues could still exist beyond their control. BUT all in all I do have a tendency to over react and worry. I'm hoping that my case is just one in which the dog caught kennel cough young but fought it and has been healthy ever since.. Here's to hoping!

11-30-2012, 09:37 AM	#25
julieandrea Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Newfoundland Posts: 78	Thank you!! I wish I could bring him home now but flights do not start back up for pets until January 9th in Canada. Picking him up is also not an option because I got him from across the country and would take a 7 day drive lol. Collapsed trachea was my #1 concern. The vet actually voiced this concern to me upon seeing the X-ray. She is a new vet though and made it clear that she had no idea if it was collapsed trachea as she hasn't had experience with such a small dog and that issue. She said it was unlikely though because that tends to develop later and is rare in a puppy. She consulted with an experienced vet and he said there was absolutely no signs of collapsed trachea.. But I'm still concerned that the question was even raised.. Sigh.. I am most definitely worried about his cough and compromised immune system at such a young age.. There are so many possible illnesses that these guys seem to attract. Even with a great breeder issues could still exist beyond their control. BUT all in all I do have a tendency to over react and worry. I'm hoping that my case is just one in which the dog caught kennel cough young but fought it and has been healthy ever since.. Here's to hoping!