mitral valve prolapse or collapsing trachea

by lissa v. young
(cambridge, ma)

i have a 13 year old pomeranian, black female, who has a honking cough, that was originally diagnosed as a collapsed trachea and is now diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse.

she is currently being "treated" with torbutrol (15 mg a day).

i am finding that her coughing is increasing and extended in duration.

i am wondering if anyone has any ideas for how to manage the coughing fits in addition to administering torbutrol.

thanks for your help!!

lissa v. young
lissayoung(at)yahoo.com