It may be just a reverse sneeze but I would take precautions like it might be a collapsed trachea. My first Yorkie had the reverse sneeze thing when I bought her. I talked to the vet about it and he said reverse sneeze -- no problem. Well, it seemed to get more frequent and there were a couple of times I worried she could not get enough air, it was really frightening but would soon pass with a little calming talk and gentle throat rubbing.
Then one day I took her to a new groomer as my regular one was not available. They called me as soon as I got home and asked about the wheeze sound. I told them the vet said it was a reverse sneeze -- no worries. She said okay, I will go ahead and groom her. She called again just a short while later and told me I should come get my dog as it seemed like she could not breathe. I raced down to the shop and was met with sad faces that told me she was gone. Just like that. The best pet I ever had was gone. I was devastated. We still do not know for sure what happened ... she may have made her wait outside and Maggie could not take the heat. But what I now think, is that she had a collapsed trachea and the grooming noose was too much for her. It may have been a combination of the heat and noose.
I had not known about collapsed trachea before that or I would never have left her to be put in a grooming noose. I hope that is not the case with your son's pet, but just in case -- I would treat her like it is. There are many Yorkies doing fine with a CT -- their owners just know what precautions to take and never put a collar or grooming noose around their little necks. At least have a vet rule out Collapsed trachea. |