Naomi
thanks so much for the advice, I appreciate the warning. I had brought Patches to the vet not long ago when he was doing that coughing/gagging sound. and they took x-rays, tested etc. turned out to be an allergy, and it is better now. but I will mention it to the vet about the breathing when I take Emma and Louise next week for their annual visit. I have been watching him pretty close, even tho the coughing has stopped, I still worry about the little piggy!

BTW..how is Bassett doing now?