This glacier now appears to be in the early stages of collapse, with full collapse potentially occurring within a few centuries. (nbcnews.com)
Gladstone et al. (2012) also investigated the future of PIG, and they too found ongoing ice mass loss to be likely under a «business as usual scenario» (IPCC), with full collapse of the main trunk of PIG during the 22nd century still a possibility. (antarcticglaciers.org)
In very severe cases, your veterinarian may recommend surgery to attempt to reinforce the trachea and prevent full collapse. (worldclassgsd.com)