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Originally Posted by mindy10  So you have had a lot of puppies with CT and you said not all that coughed made you think had CT. So which ones did you think had CT and why did you think they had it? |
First of all, let me inform you that I spend a lot of time at vets. I don't get on the internet every time they have something that concerns me. I go to the vet. Period. And, if the vet suggests further testing to come to a diagnosis, I do it. I have great vets and I trust the ones that I use. If they tell me a dog is fine, usually it is.
As to how I knew.....most were diagnosed after an xray was done. BUT, I had a pup that I posted on another of these sudden CT threads that keep popping up. He came up with a positive xray and the next time it was fine. Ended up almost dying after surgery. Excuse me for making that short, but I so hate repeating myself over and over on all of these threads that are coming out of nowhere.
One was coughing constantly....and I mean constantly and it was the classic goose honk. Once you have heard that cough you will never, EVER forget it.
My last one who recently died was diagnosed when he had an xray at Texas A&M prior to surgery.
There were others...now the real question is this: How many pups have I had that I thought had CT because they had an occasional cough??? The answer is: None. I try not to assume the worst because most things you worry about never come to pass.
Just trust me in saying I have a ton of experience with this condition and I don't have the time to sit and list each one. I don't think it would put your mind at rest anyway. I have posted on probably every one of your recent CT threads and I think you must think I make up what I am saying.
I don't google and post here...I share my experiences in order to help others.