Hi Brit, oh my - Jackson and Remy seem to have some similar symptoms. Remy just turned 15 yesterday. It seems like yesterday we met at the dog park in Annapolis, but in reality it was years ago!!!
From your note, I see you also did the doxy, I thought at first it helped but ultimately no long term improvement.
Remys current daily meds include:
1/ benazapril for his heart function (which has remained stable for last three years)
2/ theophylline for lung function
3/ The Flovent inhaler which does seem effective, if hated (!)
4/ pneumotrophin- a holistic treatment for lung function
At this point we feel he is relatively stable and there has been some reduction in the coughing - fewer episodes and severity seems to have lessened
A few lifestyle adjustments have been made as well. He loves eating / drinking from the raised bowls and I think it aids swallowing. He has lost weight and is around 8.5 lbs ( this is due to me making a food change). Finally, I changed out all of his bedding and that seems to have helped at night. I was thinking dust mites etc may have been causing some respiratory issues and new bedding is certainly easy to accomplish.
Long story short I feel he is doing well right now. Best wishes to you and Jackson!!! Our super seniors certainly keep us on our toes. |