quick update, Gizmo has had 2 xrays done today without sedation.
It does show that his heart is responding well to the medication he is on, and his lungs are fine.
His heart is slightly enlarged, and the coughing is caused by trachea collapse, how severe it is, he couldnt tell.
They have however, put him on Codeine phospate syrup for us to try for a week, then he goes back for a check up to see if there is any progress.
They also said, that there are other avenues to explore if this doesn't work. They have a qualified herbalist, and also a cardiologist, so there is help there for him.
I am SOOO pleased that we went for a second opinion, and needless to say, we have now left our other vets and stuck with this one....
Thank you everyone for your replies and suggestions, there much appreciated! xx |