Hi everyone,
I'm hoping to get some information from the hive mind regarding my 7yr old yorkie. I am terrified and heartbroken. I can barely stop crying.
He has been diagnosed by a specialist in Toronto with stage 4 tracheal collapse. Specialist says he will need a stent within the year and says I will come home one day and Beau's tongue will be blue and I will have to bring him in for surgery then, or to have him put down.
He rarely does the goose honk (only when he pulls HARD on his leash to catch a squirrel, or gets super excited). Never when he is just at home with me on the couch.
His breathing is not audible, no unusual noises. Had a brief bout of bronchitis but that has been cleared up with meds.
He is still eating and sleeping fine.
My own vet has him on 1ml hycodan 3x a day. Specialist suggested I do not take him outside for walks, that I carry him as much as possible, no visits with dog friends, no groomer.
My vet, previous to me seeing the specialist, didn't seem overly concerned as Beau was behaving normally? And now the specialist made me feel like I am going to lose him tomorrow... I don't know what to think.
To me Beau seems his usual self and I don't know where else to turn.
Is there anything else I can do to manage it? Other medicine to look into?
Where else in Southern Ontario can I see a specialist for a second opinion? Actually I would drive anywhere.
Thanks and love from me and Beau.
