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Gypsy & Me · 01-10-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bizzymammabee

Poor baby. What exactly do you do to control it? I think it's fabulous if you can manage it without medications.

OKay, to make her breathe normally when she's gasping and choking...

Talk gently and reassuringly and tell her to calm down and sit
Tilt her head back slightly to open the airway more and gently massage her throat

This is what I've been doing and it works perfectly for us

simonandhallie · 01-10-2008, 05:41 PM

Awwwww poor Gypsy

You are a good mama doing all the right things for her, she's lucky to have you~

xnatalie · 01-10-2008, 05:50 PM

aw poor gypsy

i'm glad that it's not too bad though, and that she doesn't need to take any med for it

abbie's mom · 01-10-2008, 05:57 PM

Vicky, I'm so sorry that Miss Gypsy has TC! My Mozart has had it for some years, and does fine unless I try to walk him on leash. I don't use a collar on him, either - but, even the pressure of a harness bothers him. So, he stays at home, when Abigail gets walked

. I feel quite guilty leaving him behind.

omega · 01-10-2008, 06:09 PM

Vicky - sorry to hear about Gypsy.

I hope it doesn't get worse. She is still really young, isn't she?

Gee, if you're that good at calming her down, imagine how good you'll be with AG!!!

tpaxton23 · 01-11-2008, 01:30 PM

My little Dylan has CT also. It is caused by genetics and can be aggravated by intubating for surgery or kennel cough. My little guy is only 2 years old (tomorrow) and has had it since he was neutered at 8 mths. He is not on medication either but he is having more and more honking episodes (when excited). My new vet suggested using a nebulizer so I ordered one from ebay. I hope it helps. My vet is against the medications also if we can keep it under control without them. Keeping them trim and in shape is also suppose to help.

I hope Gypsy continues to do well and doesn't require meds for a long time. The surgery is also pretty risky and should only be done if absolutely necessary.

Gypsy & Me · 01-11-2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tpaxton23

My little Dylan has CT also. It is caused by genetics and can be aggravated by intubating for surgery or kennel cough. My little guy is only 2 years old (tomorrow) and has had it since he was neutered at 8 mths. He is not on medication either but he is having more and more honking episodes (when excited). My new vet suggested using a nebulizer so I ordered one from ebay. I hope it helps. My vet is against the medications also if we can keep it under control without them. Keeping them trim and in shape is also suppose to help.

I hope Gypsy continues to do well and doesn't require meds for a long time. The surgery is also pretty risky and should only be done if absolutely necessary.

Thank you for the info. Gypsy is only 14months old and I read it was more common in older dogs. I've not heard of the nebulizer but I will look into that. I'd be interested to hear if you found that helped.

yorkiesmiles · 01-11-2008, 02:23 PM

So sorry to hear about Gypsy. I hope that she does ok with the new bundle of joy you'll be bringing home - I know there are a lot of emotions for these little ones when someone takes their mommy's time.

Gingergirlsmom · 01-11-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by omega

Vicky - sorry to hear about Gypsy.

I hope it doesn't get worse. She is still really young, isn't she?

Gee, if you're that good at calming her down, imagine how good you'll be with AG!!!

You're gonna be a great mom!

01-10-2008, 05:50 PM	#18
xnatalie Lovin' My Mika-Monster Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,462	aw poor gypsy i'm glad that it's not too bad though, and that she doesn't need to take any med for it __________________ Mika & Ollie

01-10-2008, 05:57 PM	#19
abbie's mom Lovin' 2 Girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: VA Posts: 3,593 Blog Entries: 4	Vicky, I'm so sorry that Miss Gypsy has TC! My Mozart has had it for some years, and does fine unless I try to walk him on leash. I don't use a collar on him, either - but, even the pressure of a harness bothers him. So, he stays at home, when Abigail gets walked . I feel quite guilty leaving him behind. __________________ Ask Abi

01-11-2008, 01:30 PM	#21
tpaxton23 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Flowery Branch, GA Posts: 867	My little Dylan has CT also. It is caused by genetics and can be aggravated by intubating for surgery or kennel cough. My little guy is only 2 years old (tomorrow) and has had it since he was neutered at 8 mths. He is not on medication either but he is having more and more honking episodes (when excited). My new vet suggested using a nebulizer so I ordered one from ebay. I hope it helps. My vet is against the medications also if we can keep it under control without them. Keeping them trim and in shape is also suppose to help. I hope Gypsy continues to do well and doesn't require meds for a long time. The surgery is also pretty risky and should only be done if absolutely necessary. __________________ Dylan's Dogster Diesel's Dogster Maddie's Dogster Jixer's Dogster Last edited by tpaxton23; 01-11-2008 at 01:31 PM.

01-11-2008, 02:23 PM	#23
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	So sorry to hear about Gypsy. I hope that she does ok with the new bundle of joy you'll be bringing home - I know there are a lot of emotions for these little ones when someone takes their mommy's time. __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

01-10-2008, 05:41 PM	#17
simonandhallie *I Love My Monkeys!* Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Falling Waters, WV Posts: 11,166	Awwwww poor Gypsy You are a good mama doing all the right things for her, she's lucky to have you~

01-10-2008, 06:09 PM	#20
omega Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 7,575	Vicky - sorry to hear about Gypsy. I hope it doesn't get worse. She is still really young, isn't she? Gee, if you're that good at calming her down, imagine how good you'll be with AG!!!