[fifilame]

Hi. I haven't been on for awhile but now I have a serious problem and I need any info anyone can give me. I have Gucci, a 4 year old Yorkie who went thru AAI surgery a couple of years ago and did fine. Ever since then tho, I felt something wasn't right - her bark was weak, she'd make funny noises, etc. About a year ago she was making those noises a lot, acting strange and licking whatever was in sight. Vet said her neck was fine but she had acid reflux. He put her on meds for a week and she was fine. About 3 weeks ago it happened again but really bad where I felt she was struggling to breathe. I rushed her to the vet, they did an X-ray and she has a collapsed trachea. Gave her meds for a week and she seemed "okay" this past week. This morning I see another episode coming on. Dr gave me extra meds for when this happens and I gave them to her this am but she is struggling. She obviously has acid reflux again as she is licking everything and I know that can trigger it. At any rate, this is 2 episodes in a month, is that how often it can happen??? Is her life span going to be short? I feel it will be but not sure and I can't imagine putting her thru another surgery which dr didn't bring up yet. I haven't called the vet yet today as they gave me meds for when this occurs but how often is it going to happen??? Any ideas on how to help my baby or what other people who have been thru this experienced would be so appreciated! Thank you...