Articles on it …none have said exercise when he has coughing episodes but they all indicate lose weight. So you ladies are right, no rigorous exercise when he is feeling bad. I only take him out when he want to go out. Buddy loves to chase and catch the ball. Then he trots home almost a mile with the ball in his mouth and happy as a clam. I have people tell me that is a happy dog, looks like he is smiling. I will not take that away from him. I will watch him more closely as he gets a fit of coughing and not exercise him waiting for him to feel better and be calm. Also, I have read a lot more than I had anticipated, I do give him vitamins and glucosamine chondroitin. I am a firm believer in vitamins and I have seen him lapse from coughing so it is working. I am glad you ladies where kind enough to response. I was certain one said exercise but I cannot seem to find it but they all say reduce their weight that is the prime factor.
One article that was the best and actually had good results with holistic treatment was
Living With Intrathoracic Tracheal Collapse - Dog Mom Days
I was going to buy a vaporizer, now for sure I will. There are many articles that talk about the stent and operation but he is beyond surgery because of his age. He is 10 years old and I don’t know how long he will be around now... the clock is ticking. I will have the best of fun with him, he is worth is weight in gold.
Thanks, and Best Regards, Henry