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Originally Posted by ladyjane  My pleasure. I really wish everyone knew some of this information.
Especially the part about Xrays...they will not conclusively diagnose CT, nor will a physical exam.
The only definitive way to diagnose CT is with a flouroscopy because it shows the trachea on inspiration and expiration.
Yes, it can be diagnosed by manipulation and xrays, but it can also be missed by those! |
My Vet has no problem doing xrays on inspiration and expiration he runs two and can see exactly what is happening. He has showed them to me as well and showed me what i am looking at for a collapsing trachea. Of course, I do have a very good well experienced vet. Physical exam can give a suspicion but not a definitive diagnosis. Xray is agood follow up and will definitely tell the story-- if your vet knows what they are doing.