Tucker is a 13-year old Dachshund who suffered a long lobe torsion with resultant chylothorax. In this condition, the lung lobe twists, creating a buildup of milky fluid in the chest cavity that ultimately prevents the lungs from expanding and causes severe respiratory difficulty. After stabilization and fluid removal by our Emergency & Critical care Department, and CT scan to confirm the torsion, Tucker underwent 2 surgeries by Dr. Oliver Morgan – one to remove the affected lung lobe, and a second to perform multiple procedures to prevent the chylous fluid accumulation. He was the perfect patient – sweet and tolerant throughout. We are thrilled he is doing well. Tucker was a 2016 Courageous Companion.