I have had 3 yorkies prior to Cali and all 3 had some degree of collapsed tracheas. Zorro and Karma both lived to be 13 years old with only some coughing on excitement. Gracie had a very severe CT and it was collapsed in the thoracic area which is a bad place for it to collapse. Also she would play on a tie out and chase her soccer ball and I think the tugging on her neck from that made it worse or even caused it. Since then I never but a collar on my dogs or let then tug on a leash. I believe this shortened her life by several years, but hers was a very severe case. They can live normal lives with this. I would definately keep His weight down no collars or pulling on his neck. My vet also perscribed bronchodialators for Gracie. It sound like with Jack having a mild CT he should do fine if you follow your vets advice. Good luck I will keep good thoughts for Jack and you. |