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02-09-2009, 01:55 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St Francis, MN
Posts: 66
| Collapsed Trachea??? My oldest (almost 7) has always had a 'dry cough' more like a honk, with age and some weight gain thanks to my grand daughter sharing all her meals, it has gotten worse. He has had x-ray's in the past, the thought was an enlarged heart causing this cough. Well, now I'm thinking a real food diet, and additional exercise, which has not been much this winter, as in my readings I understand this can help with a collapsed trechea. Anyone have any experience or suggestions with this??? I need to get them into the vet, but on a very strict lean budget with the economy right now, I have to wait a little bit. Is there a way to tell if he does have this condition myself? Any home helps anyone could recommend? Any help would be fantastic! I don't want to lose him anytime soon!! |
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02-09-2009, 02:48 PM | #2 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL
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| My Clarence has a CT & has since he was a pup so I'm no newbie at this...FIRST get some weight off that baby!!!! A extra pound on them could be like 30 for us! Exchange 'cookies' for carrots. Get a lean kibble. & tell granddaughter NO SHARING! Clarence is on 4 meds for his CT & related conditions...vetmedin, tussigan, lasiks & enecard. |
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