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Gypsy & Me · 01-10-2008, 09:20 AM

I've just got back from taking Gypsy to the vets and it seems that she has CT. The vet isn't overly concerned at the minute because I can control her breathing when she does it and the vet said that the way I've been doing it is right and that if that's working for her then I should carry it on without medication. She only does it when I get back after leaving her for a few hours or when people come over and she gets too excited... so hopefully we'll be able to get away with not relying on medication for a while untill it gets worse.

Poor little Gypsy!

Judy in Waco · 01-10-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Gypsy & Me

I've just got back from taking Gypsy to the vets and it seems that she has CT. The vet isn't overly concerned at the minute because I can control her breathing when she does it and the vet said that the way I've been doing it is right and that if that's working for her then I should carry it on without medication. She only does it when I get back after leaving her for a few hours or when people come over and she gets too excited... so hopefully we'll be able to get away with not relying on medication for a while untill it gets worse.

Poor little Gypsy!

Oh no! I am so sorry. Poor baby!

At least you can control it without medication. Hugs.

domesticated08 · 01-10-2008, 09:26 AM

AWW Poor Gypsy..

Looks like she's in good hands, though!!

cindy0721 · 01-10-2008, 09:26 AM

Im so sorry.. Thank goodness she doesnt need medications right now... by the way... what is CT? I am drawing a blank.. sorry

Gypsy & Me · 01-10-2008, 09:30 AM

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Im so sorry.. Thank goodness she doesnt need medications right now... by the way... what is CT? I am drawing a blank.. sorry

It's a collapsed trachea, it seems to be common in small dogs. I know there are alot of members on here who have experience with it so I'm positive about it. I'm just glad right now that we don't have to use meds for it.

Tiger's Mom · 01-10-2008, 09:40 AM

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It's a collapsed trachea, it seems to be common in small dogs. I know there are alot of members on here who have experience with it so I'm positive about it. I'm just glad right now that we don't have to use meds for it.

oh my goodness . . . poor Gypsy. Is this genetic? I don't know much about it other than I know our babies should be wearing a harness instead of a leash to avoid damaging the trachea, so what other possible reasons one can get this? It must be pretty mild since she is not required to take meds

Gypsy & Me · 01-10-2008, 09:44 AM

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oh my goodness . . . poor Gypsy. Is this genetic? I don't know much about it other than I know our babies should be wearing a harness instead of a leash to avoid damaging the trachea, so what other possible reasons one can get this? It must be pretty mild since she is not required to take meds

I've never put a leash on Gypsy for that reason. I guess it's just one of those things...

Booboo'smommy · 01-10-2008, 09:48 AM

Awww poor Gypsy, I am so sorry Vicky. I am glad tho' that she doesn't need meds at the minute. Poor little thing.
PS: How are you holding up? Is Amelia ready to come out yet?

Gypsy & Me · 01-10-2008, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Booboo'smommy

Awww poor Gypsy, I am so sorry Vicky. I am glad tho' that she doesn't need meds at the minute. Poor little thing.
PS: How are you holding up? Is Amelia ready to come out yet?

Nope, she's not coming today. My neighbour actually gave birth at 3.30am today so she stole my due date! lol

mistyinca · 01-10-2008, 09:51 AM

Awww poor Gypsy. Is there anything they can do about it?

Booboo'smommy · 01-10-2008, 09:51 AM

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Nope, she's not coming today. My neighbour actually gave birth at 3.30am today so she stole my due date! lol

LOL...I am sure she'll be here soon.

Gypsy & Me · 01-10-2008, 09:59 AM

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Awww poor Gypsy. Is there anything they can do about it?

Steriods if it gets worse and operation if too bad but seeing as I can controller her when she does it and calm her down he doesn't want to go down either route then this one isn't an option.

littlewhip · 01-10-2008, 10:05 AM

Iam so sorry, poor babie, sending good thoughts and hugs your way.

RONLYNN · 01-10-2008, 11:31 AM

I'm so sorry for Gypsy but I think it is very common. Teddi probably has this slightly because she does this coughing/sneezing thing every once in a while but the vet said it is very common and nothing needs to be done unless she it seems to bother her and it only happens a few times a week. I'm sure Gypsy will be just fine. The steroids aren't good for dogs (or people) so hopefully it won't come to that!!!

Can't wait to see the baby! Come on baby!!!

Bizzymammabee · 01-10-2008, 11:35 AM

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

01-10-2008, 09:20 AM	#1
Gypsy & Me lovin my girls Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nottinghamshire, UK Posts: 9,342	Gypsy Has CT! I've just got back from taking Gypsy to the vets and it seems that she has CT. The vet isn't overly concerned at the minute because I can control her breathing when she does it and the vet said that the way I've been doing it is right and that if that's working for her then I should carry it on without medication. She only does it when I get back after leaving her for a few hours or when people come over and she gets too excited... so hopefully we'll be able to get away with not relying on medication for a while untill it gets worse. Poor little Gypsy! __________________ Vicky - Gypsy, Kayla & Amelia Grace's Mummy Follow Yodi's Adventure! Where In The World Is Yodi? Petitioning For ERFW

01-10-2008, 09:26 AM	#4
cindy0721 Always In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 3,393	Im so sorry.. Thank goodness she doesnt need medications right now... by the way... what is CT? I am drawing a blank.. sorry __________________ Cindy & Gizmo Gizmo on Dogster *Rest in peace My Madda* *very much*

01-10-2008, 09:48 AM	#8
Booboo'smommy LUV my 3 Furrs & Alex Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Worcester-UK Posts: 4,621 Blog Entries: 1	Awww poor Gypsy, I am so sorry Vicky. I am glad tho' that she doesn't need meds at the minute. Poor little thing. PS: How are you holding up? Is Amelia ready to come out yet? __________________ Mommy 's AlexBoo-BooPheoebeand Snowy WE YT

01-10-2008, 10:05 AM	#13
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	Iam so sorry, poor babie, sending good thoughts and hugs your way. __________________

01-10-2008, 11:31 AM	#14
RONLYNN Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 1,635	I'm so sorry for Gypsy but I think it is very common. Teddi probably has this slightly because she does this coughing/sneezing thing every once in a while but the vet said it is very common and nothing needs to be done unless she it seems to bother her and it only happens a few times a week. I'm sure Gypsy will be just fine. The steroids aren't good for dogs (or people) so hopefully it won't come to that!!! Can't wait to see the baby! Come on baby!!! __________________ Ronda & Teddi PPU - Petite Pups United Member The PINK Club Member **

01-10-2008, 09:26 AM	#3
domesticated08 Lovin' every minute Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,132	AWW Poor Gypsy.. Looks like she's in good hands, though!!

01-10-2008, 09:51 AM	#10
mistyinca No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 4,143 Blog Entries: 2	Awww poor Gypsy. Is there anything they can do about it?

01-10-2008, 11:35 AM	#15
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	Poor baby. What exactly do you do to control it? I think it's fabulous if you can manage it without medications. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart