I am so sorry to hear about poor Gretta. I can not imagine how hard it is for you to watch her having difficulty breathing and know that you have to make this decision. I helped my roommate through putting two cats to sleep. We were lucky to find a vet that came to our house so they could pass in the comfort of their own home and not have to be stressed out by all the activity at the vets on top of the all ready difficult situation. My heart goes out to you. Deep peace to you sweet Gretta your mommy loves you very much.

Hi...

I am Cupid's Mother and he had the trachea stent operation in June 2010. He also had a very severe collaspe, did not respond to medications, and needed to spend time in oxygen cages...

I feel his operation was a sucess...while he still needs to be on cough medications he is no longer struggling to breathe and can play like the puppy he is He was 9 months old when he had the surgery

Cupid has an abnormal trachea (after the collaspe which is now fixed from the stent) and lung damage due to him having pneumonia that was never treated till he came into Yorkies Inc..those are the issues that are still causing him problems not the stent at all...he has responded well to the stent and has good air flow...

The operation took less than an hour (and he was neutered) and he came home the next day... he had the stent not the trachea rings..which are more invasive..my vet felt he would not survive that surgery due to his small size. He was about 3lbs at the time of the operation...

While the stent does not correct the issue and it is only a temp fix...I would do it all over again with Cupid...I know others have not had as much success but they are now using a different material for the stent and they (Tufts Medical School in Boston Ma) has seen great results with the new stents...

I wish you the best of luck with your decisions...please go read Cupids story and if you have any questions just let me know...

Iam so very sorry for you and sweet greeta, Ive been dealing with this same devestation for the past 6mnths with my little girl, the meds did seem to help for a while, molly also suffers from severe seperation anxiety.
i try not to leave her for more then 2 hrs tops, i have done all the things my vet has advised, keeping her hair cut short, not playing, no excersise,
my heart goes out to you, as i know mine is breaking :( thoughts and prayers are with you :heart to

I'm so so sorry to hear you both are going through this:cry:. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and little Gretta. Hugs & kisses to sweet Gretta from me & Zhoie.

I'm so sorry that you are going through this. it is so hard to watch them suffer.

Try some Hylands kids honey cough syrup when ur little one is like that it relaxes the spasm causing it..it has an antispasmatic in it..i know it has helped many dogs with the traechia problems...along with a good home cooked meal...moist food is the best ..fruits

It is so tragic that your baby is so terribly ill at such a young age. I am so sorry. Will keep you in our thoughts.

I'm so sorry to hear about your plight. I really can't offer much advice, but I do know that many vets will come to your house -- if you decide euthenasia is in the best interest of the dog. Often, doing the procedure at home can be easier on both you and the dog. Hope and pray it doesn't come to that.

Oh :( I am so sorry you have to deal with this. I lost my Cocker Spaniel in Oct 2009 to I'm not sure what and the vets couldn't figure it out either.

It looks like you have some good suggestions. Homecooked food(moist), the Hylands children's cough meds, the fan, the teaching hospital...etc. I hope this helps your little girl and eases her symptoms.

thinking of you and your little baby at this very sad time:cry:

[QUOTE=kjc;3381404]When it gets to a point where it's a constant struggle to breathe... yes. Keep an eye on her tongue and gums... if they are pink it's good... when they start to turn purple... she's not getting enough oxygen.

You could try a few things... put her in a cooler environment... sometimes heat worsens the condition. You could also try setting up a fan to blow on her... Princes Mom did say this helped Prince when he got really bad...[/QUOTE]

Being in a cooler environment did help Prince, for a while. We also used a humidifier day and night. We kept our ceiling fan on 24/7.

Yesterday, 1-5-2011, my dear sweet Gretta went up to heaven. I knew it was time and I couldn't make her struggle anymore in this life. I miss her so much, she was such a dear and comforting friend to me. It hurts because she was so young and full of life. Her disintegration progressed so rapidly from onset to the end in a matter of 1 1/2 months; if that long. She went very quickly and I held her afterward. It was her birthday yesterday. She lived for one year, but I know it was the best life she could have lived, we had such a special bond. Thank you so much everyone for your thoughts, prayers, and support, it has meant so much to me.

I am so sorry for your loss. RIP sweet Gretta.

Your loss will never be forgotten. I know that you will never forget this. I will pray for your strength and your heart to heal! God Bless you and RIP Gretta.
You are a strong person for not allowing her to suffer any longer. You put her before yourself....

Im so very sorry for your loss, R.I.P Sweet girl :lovewings

I am so sorry, I know your heart is broken. My thoughts will continue to be with you, you need prayer now as much as before.

Rest in peace sweet girl.

I am reading this with tears streaming down my face. I am so sorry for the loss of Gretta Bear. Sending hugs:bighug:

I am so sorry for your loss. R.I.P. Sweet Gretta.
:lovewings

So very sorry for your loss....you made one of the hardest decisions we as pet owners ever have to make, but, you must know in your heart it was the right thing to do for her. She obviously had a very wonderful, love filled year with you..God Bless RIP sweet baby

My sincere condolences. I'm just so sorry for your loss.

I am so very sorry for your loss of sweet Gretta. Sending virtual hugs and hope that you know she is playing at the Rainbow bridge with all of our beloved furbabies. Rest in peace Gretta Bear, you are loved!!

Sending hugs your way and prayers for strength. I am so sorry about your sweet Gretta. First birthday should be one of joy.

I'm so very sorry. RIP sweet Gretta.

I'm so so sorry for your loss. It is so hard. My thoughts and prayers are with you. R.I.P. Sweet little one:lovewings

I'm so very sorry for your loss...