I had a 13yo, 95lb big chocolate lab named Cody who had that cough, but I was ignorant to it being related to anything worse until one day he sat and laid down struggling for breath. So bad his tongue was turning blue. I was beyond terrified. It was on a late Sunday evening when the vet wasn’t open, thankfully they had an emergency line and a vet met us at the office to take care of him (he was a longtime favorite of this animal hospital). Thank god that the ride to the vet let him calm down a bit and get some air blowing on him which at least allowed him to get some oxygen and breathe slightly. They gave him a shot of something to help with the inflammation and relax him which brought his breathing back to normal. It was the most terrifying experience, not knowing if it was his final ride. Cody lived another two years of being happy, comfortable, loved. Also when he did get an attack once or twice after, we had medication to help him relax and knew a simple car ride was the best remedy to get my boy back to 100%. Dighton Rehobath Animal Hospital was and is so incredible with the care they take. ***My vet also advised me to use a harness to prevent possible tracheal paralysis attacks due to pulling on a collar. I’ll never use a collar again in a dog***
I think my dog might have this. My dad uses a prong collar, which I am strongly against, for both our dogs. The larger ones prong collar is far too tight and whenever I tell him to not use it he always just gets mad and acts like nothing is going to happen. Additionally, our larger dog has been coughing a lot recently and whenever he sleeps, he has this weird breath where he snorts air for a couple seconds: he has never done this before. Also, whenever we put a regular collar on him now and if he pulls a little bit, he starts coughing. I’ve been taking a little initiative and started only using a harness when I walk them, but my dad is still ignorant and refuses to take him to the vet which is honestly bullshit in my opinion.
@@zephyrflamemine has this too. I wish I had known how to start him off PROPERLY with a prong collar long ago so he wouldn’t have learned how to pull and pull and pull. Since he was smaller, the pulling was annoying but he wasn’t strong enough to pull me. I thought they would stop pulling before they hurt themselves but I learned later that the pulling can also cause the collapsed trachea. Since he’s older and coughs and has congestive heart failure and a murmur, I just use a harness when we go to the vet. The backyard is fenced so I don’t have to use it any other time. I have learned that a harness makes them pull even more, but at least it doesn’t irritate his trachea. I understand what you’re saying though.
Ughhhh this was so helpful, but I can’t help but be stressed due to financially struggling to take care of my babygirl (gold/white chihuahua) 😣 it pains me to see & hear her cough like this
This was a great video came at the right time! My small 7 pound dog just recently had to have a lot of dental work done but he was also showing signs of the coughing. The vet did go ahead and do bloodwork to make sure his heart was good before he did any dental work. Thank Goodness everything came back good with the heart and kidneys so they were able to clean his teeth and do extractions without any issues .So this is good to know the two of those symptoms” coughing and dental issues”were somehow connected and that I need to stay on top of his dental health in between his cleanings. Since his cleaning and extractions I have noticed less coughing than before so hopefully this took care of any throat issues or at least has made it less of an issue and that I can maybe prevent it from getting any worse.
Interesting. My 12 year old corgi has started honk coughing as of late and I've been looking up what it could be. It doesn't seem to effect him, he doesn't struggle to breathe, his appetite hasn't changed, he's not averse to exercise...maybe a little lethargic but he's 12 so I don't really know...He recently had blood work done to make sure he was ok to keep taking his anti-inflammatory and everything came back normal for the most part. One thing the vet did say is she recommended a teeth cleaning. I'm terrified to put him under at his age so I didn't do it, I didn't know that the coughing and dental issues could be related...
Thank you Dr. Lera for your very informative video. We adopted Petey, a chihuahua mix 2 days ago from a rescue in Georgia. He began gasping and choking last night every half hour all through the night. Our other 2 chihuahuas did this but only occasionally. One had an enlarged heart and the other had severe periodontal disease when we rescued him. They were never diagnosed with tracheal collapse, but after watching Dr. Lera's video, I'm sure that's what they had. But it was never severe or constant. I have a call into the vet. Thanks again Dr. Lera!
Best regards from Austria, thanks for this video. Our 5 y.o. Chihuahua suffers on tracheal collapse stage 2-3, and we know about it just a week. Of course we will try to do whatever possible to keep her (name Krawutzi) without pain and suffering. Andequan is not available locally, but can get it in Switzerland - and already organised it. We hope and pray she might have a longer and issue-free life.. :-(
Thank you so much 🙌my 10 yr old mini Dachshund does this after drinking water 💦 now she's doing it a few times a day ... It's very upsetting to watch fingers crossed the vets can treat her 💓
I do not have a vet till June 11, meantime my 11 yr old Minpin rescue is coughing, esp after eating, and can be suddenly in the evening at bedtime. I’m sleep deprived, using for him Throat Gold, gives temporary relief. But this is just killing me, see him suffer.
Thank you for the information. I have a yorkie and she has the Collapsed trachea and she cough alot . Im so worry i can’t sleep most the of time. They giving her antibiotics right now for pneumonia. It heart breaking to hear her cough. You mention some medicine for the cough are those prescription medication. Also she a yorkie and a little overweight and have some dental problem.
Very informative video. Thanks. Is coughing only after drinking water change the diagnosis? My dog (6kg german spitz 12y) since he was young, always coughs 2-3 times after drinking water and sometimes it is a normal cough, while others is a honky cough.
There’s a 7lb Yorkie that comes into our hospital, she has a stent placed for her collapsed trachea but she’s on hydrocodone syrup, adequan, and few medications for chf, and suffers from arthritis. She gets easily excited and once in a while she’ll come in for blood work and xrays and I feel bad everytime. Poor doggy is a mess. Anyway, this was very insightful! 😌
My little 14 year old has this,and it is progressing.The vet gave him Tamiril p,it doesn't help at all.She moved, so I have to rely on videos like this for help,thank you.
Good day. We have an 8-year-old Shih Tzu. She was diagnosed with this at about 2 years old. However, recently she started to have more regular episodes. In October of this year, she had a terrible episode and was having difficulty breathing. Luckily I was home and rushed her to my Vet. She's on a pump now, twice a day...and has only had 2 small episodes which is a huge relief. We are terrified of leaving her alone, worried that she will die on us if one of us is not there to help her. We keep moving around our schedules to make sure one of us is home with her at all times. When it happens, we need to calm her down by wetting our hand with cold water and caressing her face and sometimes sticking a finger down her throat to open her airway. That usually works. What else can we do for our dog at the time that they are actually having a tracheal collapse episode? Thank you.
Very nice video! Just wish it explained in more detail of the risks with stents and life expectancy with a dog that has one. Sadly our 7 year old morkie passed away a week ago from complications with his CT. He had a bad coughing spasm last week and we rushed him to Cornell Veterinary Hospital. Vets said he’s a good candidate for a stent. Unfortunately with the sedation his breathing got worse and he regurgitated into his lungs and his heart stopped. The vets tried CPR on him for 10 minutes but he couldn’t be revived. This was totally unexpected and are still in shock over it. Interestingly enough he didn’t seem to have this issue as a pup. Just the past 3 years we have been dealing with it. We were told it’s a progressive disease but with meds his life could be prolonged. We never expected he would go this quickly.
@@CTee-fp9fbI’m so sorry! I know dental procedures are needed but this is always a fear of mine. Our 7 year old morkie is due for a cleaning and I’m terrified to put her through it.
Hi in one of the comments here you said xrays and bloodwork are critical can i ask which tests exactly? Meaning what kind of xrays and blood work? Thank you
I get my dog's teeth cleaned yearly. She is 11 and it's always a traumatic experience as they always find a few teeth they need to pull. She comes home from the vet and is mad at me for a few days for putting her through this. I'm thinking about not having them cleaned yearly but I don't want to hasten her death. I got her when she is 2 and she is my little buddy and the life of my home. I just can't imagine my life without her.
Hello, my dog is an 11-year-old Jack russel terrier, for about 1 year he has had some coughing episodes due to tracheal collapse and when it happens most of the time he falls, she faints and therefore loses control of his paws, but after a few second gets up and regains control. Can you tell me what I can do to help her and what should I do when she coughing to stop it and prevent it from falling? Thanks
Hi, your video was very helpful thank you! What was the supplement called to help strengthen the trachea..it had glucosamine and chondroitin in it. Thanks!
Hi Daryl, thanks for watching. The medication mentioned in the video is called ‘Adequan’ (aka polysulfated glycosaminoglycan). It does require a prescription so make sure to talk to your veterinarian about it.
Hi put this message under collapsing of the larynx instead but it was this that she had. She had it for over 8yrs and tried loads of different medications. They said to have her put to sleep as she was really struggling to breathe. They told me there was no treatment under 4thousand pounds. She reared up and went stiff in my arms when she was euthanised which I wasn’t expecting.
We just lost our yellow lab to this. His tongue went blue and could not breathe. By the time we got him to the emergency vet, he went into cardiac arrest and psssed. We never knew he had this til about a week and a half before.
You want to start managing it as soon as possible you want to try to minimize the coughing not only because of quality of life but also because the down pressure on the weekend cartilage will further degree at the cartilage potentially and then lead to potential heart issues such as pulmonary hypertension.
You will definitely want to have that evaluated by your regular veterinarian and potentially an expert as the puppy most likley will need to be medicated. The more often the coughing the weaker the rings get and the more likely to develop worse tracheal collapse and potentially even heart disease as a result
Thank you for the video. My grandma's husky/shepherd mix recently started coughing really loud after she kept pulling on the leash really hard. I became worried if it was a collapsed trachea because the coughing is SO loud and she will cough throughout the day. Is it possible for this to be a temporary thing? I don't know if she should take her dog to the vet or if she should wait it out...
I think her pulling the collar against the trachea really hard is the starting concern that will be addressed. No good or proper dog owner should ever tug a collar if it presses against the windpipe. She can cause damage, which is why harnesses are encouraged when walking a dog.
@@mischalecterTV it's not snags always the owner! I have a husky cross and he pulls like he is training for the sledding Olympics! A harness helps a lot. But if he's just on a leash, he will pull until he chokes himself.. he won't stop pulling . Even if I run with him to relieve tightness on the leash. You'd think the discomfort would stop him, but the husky In him overpowers his pain response or something.
If a dog has MMVD B2 (trachea seemingly compressed by the enlarged heart) with recurring coughing, are medications (e.g., antitussive) commonly given on a constant or ad-hoc basis? Also, I understand that trachea collapse frequently occurs with chronic bronchitis. Is it standard practice for the dog with trachea collapse to have further tests (e.g., trachea wash) and possible inflammation resolved before being administered antitussive (I understand antitussive might result in inflammatory mucus building up in the airway)? Thank you so much in advance for Dr. Lera's help!
Whentñ dogs are in stage b2 typically at that point the cardiologist is getting involved and an echocardiogram has been performed. I have quite frequently seen they will make the recommendation to start pimobendan/vetmedin to help the heart pump more efficiently. In some cases this is enough to get the heart back down to a normal size and cough suppressants are not even considered. I have found that anti tussive don't seem to work very when you have the heart pushing on the trachea. Performing any sort of airway lavage, most commonly a bronchiole alveolar lavage would be performed if x-rays are suggesting that there may be an infectious component. Or may be performed if x-rays are normal and the patient is not responsive to common anti tussive therapy.
@@DrLera Thank you so much for the prompt reply! My understanding is that antitussive can be given as a trial therapy. If the trachea is continued to be compressed (despite pimobendan/vetmedin) and the dog is not responsive to antitussive therapy, then additional checks (e.g., airway lavage) can be done. Only when inflammation is confirmed, should corticosteroids be administered? Every dog is different. However, it would be great to understand what is the usual protocol/order on administering different drugs given the varying views that exist (e.g., have come across some saying antitussive should only be given if inflammation is resolved; while some suggest to start with bronchodilators + antitussive) Again, really appreciate your answer and help - couldn't be more grateful!
At this point it is beyond the scope of comments on you tube. If you would like further information I can provide a phone consultation or I recommend setting up an appt with either a cardiologist or an internal medicine specialist in your area.
Is this something that is genetic, and if so are there any genetic testing that can be done on breeding dogs to prevent this condition, similar to the OFA heart tests?
Is this related or part of BOAS? I fostering a Shih Tzu mix and am trying to understand his condition. We are working with the shelter, and he is going back soon for a possible neuter, but he open mouth breaths a bit, snores sometimes but really grunts and coughs when trying to take him anywhere or if he runs too much. They mentioned collapsed trachea is probably his condition but the more I read about other issues under BOAS it seems like it could be other things as well.
Thank you for all the good information I have been taking my Yorkie to the vet with no direct answers on what he has going on and no collapsing trachea he makes the reverse sneezing sound everytime he drinks a elevated bowl hasn’t helped either he also has these very random episodes where he does the cough like noise like he has irritation in his throat and starts pacing shaking his head here and there like he’s trying to clear something but starts drooling excessively or a clear fluid soaks his mouth with open mouth breathing and occasional foam I just want answers to be able to help him out please if you can help with any sort of information I’m so scared it might develop or be a beginning of a collapsed trachea he’s only 10mths and been doing this for some time now only on occasion it’s not a everyday thing nasal drops usually helped his episodes but this time we have just not been able to clear it he has gotten better but still sounding a bit congested like HELP
This sounds a kind of complex is beyond the scope of UA-cam comments. You should record some of these events so that whoever you get a consult with can see exactly what you are talking about as that would be very helpful
He could be aspirating on the water. Coughing and sneezing are signs. Thickening the water slightly with "Thick It" from Walmart /pharmacy . or trying carbonated soda water..the bubbles make the dog drink slower. Please inform vet
Does it matter what harness I use for my Beagle? I’ve noticed she does this sound a lot when using a collar almost like she’s wanting to throw up but I’m not sure if this is what she has or just reverse sneezing or is it derived from the same issue?
I have a Pomchi dog. It’s a mix breed puppy, hybrid between Pomeranian and a Chihuahua. When she makes the same noise I try to rub her through and it feels like she has a giant Adam’s apple. When Snoopy’s done the big Adam’s apple is gone. Should I be rubbing her throat or her neck, am I doing more harm than good? I need to do something when it happens because I feel loses. What should I actually be doing to help her? We just consider it was an inward sneeze at the moment.
Honestly you can pick her up and pet her but rubbing her throat I think is more to soothe the human rather than to soothe the dog. I wouldn't say that you're doing more harm by rubbing the throat but I would into it for my dog. I just soothe My dog by talking to them not by rubbing their throat
Love the video, it enlightened me to the early stage but now after my dog coughs/wheezes he faints every now and then...I have a vet appointment in 2 days but any info would help to give the vet a better analysis. Since covid my vet hasn't been able to see us with our dog so I feel it's hard to get my point across when he isn't experiencing the symptoms and I can't describe then in person. At this point I'm sure he has a collapsed trachea/chd but not sure if he can survive off medicine or if he needs surgery. Any info would help.....please and thank you
If he's collapsing when he's very excited then there's a chance that his disease is advanced. The x-rays and blood work are going to be critical. That will determine what treatments to use and if any further testing is necessary
@@number1chargersfan any update? My 12 year old morkie has been coughing for about a month but it’s progressively gotten worse and her breathing has become raspy. Yesterday she ran up the stairs and started coughing and fainted for a couple seconds. I fear she may not be alive much longer
@@dbleo_ Yes he is doing much better now. His X rays showed an enlarged heart that needed to be looked at closer with an ultra sound. The place we took him to for the ultra sound also took x rays and found his heart was big enough where it was pinching a blood vessel constricting the blood flow to his lungs. He was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and is taking a cocktail of meds which has dramatically helped. He still coughs every now and then but no more fainting and he's been more active ever since. i hope this helps and i wish u all the luck!! any other questions feel free to ask.
@@number1chargersfan thank goodness he is doing better now.🧡 I am worried my chi might be coughing due to congestive heart failure, we are trying to get her a vet appointment its been difficult with covid. We were thinking she had kennel cough but I don't think it is. I'm also worried that we might not be able to afford all of the required tests if the vet needs xrays and scans and whatnot to diagnose. I wish you the best for your doggie and so glad you got it sorted out 🙏
My newly adopted coonhound can bark but not howl. He also has a chronic cough with gag. Could this be a collapsed trachea? He was in advanced starvation when he was rescued.
So was my rescue! Severely starved, dehydrated, was removed by authorities from a unlicensed breeder w/ 200 dogs,, he gags, coughs, hacking up foam at times. I’m waiting to see the vet.
Hi - my Shiba was diagnosed with this today. He’s only 1 year old. It’s very mild, the vet didn’t even recommend any medicine at this time. However, I’m concerned this condition will shorten his life span.. will it do so?
Is tracheal collapse associated with chronic bronchitis? I had to put my 12 year old Aussie down due to this. They put both down as potential diagnosis but I’m not quite sure exactly what it was. He was on steroids and I was supposed to induce a Inhaler but things went South before I could start him on the Inhaler 😔
My golden ate half a bar of soap and and was choking but it did choke it up. For the last 5 days she has had a cough but only a few times a day. Could she have damaged her windpipe or is her throat just sore? I have a puppy and she isn't coughing so I'm not thinking it is kennel cough. Thanks for the video.
can you update me on your golden that ate the bar of soap? I realize that was a few years ago but can you tell me the update of what you found out, or did it go away on its own or did your dog need treatment? My puppy inhaled a long nylabone chew so no one could get it from him. He did not cough it up, but I would say once or twice an hour for a week now he has a slight cough. I dont know if he has kennel cough from his first visit to the groomer, or if the bone he inhaled is causing him issues. I will probably take him in to be looked at, but I am hopeful your dog got over it on his own? thank you in advance for any reply
Hi my dog just diagnosed with tracheal collapse. Her vet has her on cough suppressants and antibiotics. Her medication is causing her diarrhea I don’t know if I should stop the medication or just keep giving it to her she had about 4 days left. Also any natural remedies that can help with this ? I’m really worried Thank you for your video
There are various medication that may help, so you may want to try something different. You could look at putting her on probiotics if her collapsing trachea is really bad and the meds that your vet put her on are helping to manage the airway, but causing diarrhea.
My dog is 17 and half years old, he was diagnosed with trachea collapse almost 6 months ago. He also has an enlarged heart :( The vet has prescribed a Bronchodilator which helps but his coughing has progressively worsened! We are scared to give him steroids due to his age! Not sure what to do as my baby has a very hard time to breathe and tries to breathe with his mouth. It gets worse during the night and he is unable to sleep. Is there anything I can do to help him ease the pain and comfort him to sleep?
I just found out that getting your dog a elevated food and water dish helps alot! Bending the neck down to eat and drink can cause health problems. I went on Amazon and looked up pet bowls elevated and my dog can now eat and drink at about head level- it makes it alot better. You can measure your dogs height to know about what size bowl he will need. I hope this can help you! My dog is 17 yrs. Old. Also do research on natural things about your dogs condition that may help. All of a sudden my dog was acting like he could not swallow his food. But when I would set him on my lap like a child and make his food into what looks like meatballs he can swallow and eat it that way! Maybe try different things. Make sure there is nothing stuck in his neck causing blockage. I have been feeding him that way. But when I started to use the elevated pet bowls I noticed that when I had came back into the room he had eaten one of the meatballs. I will add a little raw oatmeal into his dog food to thicken it a little or some people add a little cooked rice. Also there are a lot of ways to make your own dog food on u-tube. Keep searching I believe you will find something that will help your fur baby. Also look up books on Natural Cures for the type of problem your dog has! Just type it in on the internet and see what comes up.
Our small dog is taking about 50 to 60 breaths per minute while resting and collapsing when going up and downstairs she is 14 years old Would be the same problem as this video
Hi my dog keeps making choking noises and gags he has never done that before til today. Today He got to excited about seeing alot of other dogs I was trying to control him and kept pulling on his leash And thats when he started doing those noises and now he doesn’t stop, do you think I harmed him? What should I do?
The symptoms are definitely very similar and I can see why your question. Collapsing trachea is a result of genetics and weakness of the cartilage that is used to form the rings of the trachea. Kennel cough is just an organism or a combination of organisms that lead to an irritation of the trachea which then causes your dog to cough or retch
I have a 8 week old aussie and has a bad cough and wheezing, mostly around when he's asleep during some exercise and when wearing a collar I'm really worried and not sure if it's a "kennel cough" or a collapsing trachea The cough has progressively getting worse and more frequent as well Ive been losing sleep trying to research about it from how worried I am
My Minpin,,, yes. I never use a collar, and even the harness will irritate his throat. I believe, early on, my dog had someone jerking his neck into submission. He’s strong willed, and detirmined, and could only think about getting food,,, nothing else. A mystery. I suspect collapsed Trachia, will know soon. 😟
@@carmella88 He is doing good… he does have tracheal collapse but it is very minor. We bring him in every once in a while to get it checked just in case we need to get him a surgery to help with it.
My 15 YO Jack Russell has been coughing a lot lately, I noticed that when she coughs and the cough sounds like a goose honking she will fall over and have a seizure. Is that something that can happen with a collapsed treacha? I read an article that claimed honey can help with the coughing, is that true?
The goose honking is how I'd describe my 15 year old chihuahua who has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure. He doesn't have seizures and sometimes it doesn't happen for hours. I have strong diuretics but they seemed to make his heart beat too hard so for now giving him honey and ordered slippery elm powder and dandelion tincture. I'll keep monitoring it. Good luck.
Can I give my dog a mixture of organic honey, lemon juice & warm water? It’s a Sunday and I can’t do anything until the vet opens tomorrow morning. I have read that this can help dogs with kennel cough & tracheal collapse. I know his problem is because he pulls so hard on the lead! He’s a black Lab/pit bull mix with tons of energy and doesn’t like being on the lead!
To get that medications for My dog He Cough at night I have to make Appointment for the vet To get that medication My dog doesn't have insurance and I know I'll cost a lot of money Is there any place that takes payments If you could help me
I have a Sheltie she started this coughing back in Nov. and still has it they have done 3 sets of XRAYS says her heart looks good and her trachea looks good but she has it she dose it sometimes laying down she gets up and dose it and sometimes when she barks.
Is it normal that my pomeranian died 24 hours after a vet performed a dental work, cleaning, and 4 extractions? He was okay when he got admitted and got discharged, having difficulty breathing ... sounded like a duck, then turned blue, then rushed him to the different vet, and he died the next day. Is that normal? I still can't understand what the first did and that happened. I lost my pomeranian Aug 25 2023. Please explain, and I need your advice. Thank you.
I am very sorry to hear about your puppy. It is definitely not normal. Very odd. Possible to have a stroke. Would need a lot more details which isn't going to bring your pup back sad to say. I pray that you find peace.
Actually my dog is suffering from heart problem and his stomach is filled with fluid and also enlarged according my vet he is telling that my pet is suffering from heart problem but I am not understanding how heart problem is related to storage of fluid in the stomach and neither my vet gave any reason can u tell me pls its about my pets life i want to know it plz reply asap....
If your dog has fluid the in the abd there could be right side heart failure as well as left sided heart failure. Would recommend abd ultrasound as well as an echocardiogram
@@DrLera Wanted to inform you that my little one (dog) is recovering now he is becoming much more active now I' m happy to see him ........THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR ADVICE!
Hi Rebecca, we have a video called 'How to Pick Up a Dog After Surgery or with CHF' which can also apply to tracheal collapses, we hope it helps, here it is: ua-cam.com/video/ViKzl6HT_Uc/v-deo.html
@@DrLera My dog does the same thing when rubbed there and makes the same sounds... is it likely they have it? Depending on getting pet insurance to cover it, but from what I researched online, the medication is not expensive enough to justify insurance.
If your dog is having a lot of coughing as a result of the collapsing trachea I would recommend getting a pet insurance not to go ahead and cover the collapsing trachea but for the potential conditions that may develop down the road. Also there are other issues that are a much bigger concern for pet insurance rather than the collapsing trachea. Majority of the time that I see collapsing trachea it is not something that requires medical intervention
I ha ve 2 small dogs there sisters and tjey went to vet 3 days ago and borh started coughin yestureday i thoudht it was allergies but its gotton much worse ther acting sick And there very much over weight. Please. What should ido
Me too! I think. What do I do? Please help. She is claiming they put his arm through the noose and didn't use the regular lead. What do I do? This was yesterday. He is acting strange. Coughing. Barking weird and breathing weird in sleep. Acting better today. Not sure if he had and they made it much worse. Vet won't know either, I think.
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CBD oil is something that is a natural anti-inflammatory I don't know what kind of impacts it would have for collapsing trachea. You could potentially get a consult with an alternative medicine doctor and they would be better equipped to answer that question
Why are you wearing a mask. Hard to take you serious that you know anything about healing animals, if your blocking your own bodies 2 main exhaust ports with a face diaper. Might as well put one on the dog too.
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Your dog should be a model, what a beauty
I had a 13yo, 95lb big chocolate lab named Cody who had that cough, but I was ignorant to it being related to anything worse until one day he sat and laid down struggling for breath. So bad his tongue was turning blue. I was beyond terrified. It was on a late Sunday evening when the vet wasn’t open, thankfully they had an emergency line and a vet met us at the office to take care of him (he was a longtime favorite of this animal hospital). Thank god that the ride to the vet let him calm down a bit and get some air blowing on him which at least allowed him to get some oxygen and breathe slightly. They gave him a shot of something to help with the inflammation and relax him which brought his breathing back to normal. It was the most terrifying experience, not knowing if it was his final ride. Cody lived another two years of being happy, comfortable, loved. Also when he did get an attack once or twice after, we had medication to help him relax and knew a simple car ride was the best remedy to get my boy back to 100%. Dighton Rehobath Animal Hospital was and is so incredible with the care they take. ***My vet also advised me to use a harness to prevent possible tracheal paralysis attacks due to pulling on a collar. I’ll never use a collar again in a dog***
I think my dog might have this. My dad uses a prong collar, which I am strongly against, for both our dogs. The larger ones prong collar is far too tight and whenever I tell him to not use it he always just gets mad and acts like nothing is going to happen. Additionally, our larger dog has been coughing a lot recently and whenever he sleeps, he has this weird breath where he snorts air for a couple seconds: he has never done this before. Also, whenever we put a regular collar on him now and if he pulls a little bit, he starts coughing. I’ve been taking a little initiative and started only using a harness when I walk them, but my dad is still ignorant and refuses to take him to the vet which is honestly bullshit in my opinion.
@@zephyrflamemine has this too. I wish I had known how to start him off PROPERLY with a prong collar long ago so he wouldn’t have learned how to pull and pull and pull. Since he was smaller, the pulling was annoying but he wasn’t strong enough to pull me. I thought they would stop pulling before they hurt themselves but I learned later that the pulling can also cause the collapsed trachea. Since he’s older and coughs and has congestive heart failure and a murmur, I just use a harness when we go to the vet. The backyard is fenced so I don’t have to use it any other time. I have learned that a harness makes them pull even more, but at least it doesn’t irritate his trachea. I understand what you’re saying though.
Your dog is absolutely beautiful!!
Ughhhh this was so helpful, but I can’t help but be stressed due to financially struggling to take care of my babygirl (gold/white chihuahua) 😣 it pains me to see & hear her cough like this
Thank you for the concise information.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Lots of good information. Thank you.
Thanks for watching, glad you found it informative!
EXTREMELY informative
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!
@@DrLera can they die from that?
Unlikely. They could if it becomes very extreme but that is rare
thank you your video was very helpful...my pup was just diagnosed with it.
Glad it helped, hope everything goes well! Best wishes.
This was a great video came at the right time! My small 7 pound dog just recently had to have a lot of dental work done but he was also showing signs of the coughing. The vet did go ahead and do bloodwork to make sure his heart was good before he did any dental work. Thank Goodness everything came back good with the heart and kidneys so they were able to clean his teeth and do extractions without any issues .So this is good to know the two of those symptoms” coughing and dental issues”were somehow connected and that I need to stay on top of his dental health in between his cleanings. Since his cleaning and extractions I have noticed less coughing than before so hopefully this took care of any throat issues or at least has made it less of an issue and that I can maybe prevent it from getting any worse.
Interesting. My 12 year old corgi has started honk coughing as of late and I've been looking up what it could be. It doesn't seem to effect him, he doesn't struggle to breathe, his appetite hasn't changed, he's not averse to exercise...maybe a little lethargic but he's 12 so I don't really know...He recently had blood work done to make sure he was ok to keep taking his anti-inflammatory and everything came back normal for the most part. One thing the vet did say is she recommended a teeth cleaning. I'm terrified to put him under at his age so I didn't do it, I didn't know that the coughing and dental issues could be related...
BOARD CERTIFIED DENTIST ONLY FOR TEETH, NEVER JUST A VET!!!
Excellent video!
Thank you very much, Belinda. Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you Dr. Lera for your very informative video. We adopted Petey, a chihuahua mix 2 days ago from a rescue in Georgia. He began gasping and choking last night every half hour all through the night. Our other 2 chihuahuas did this but only occasionally. One had an enlarged heart and the other had severe periodontal disease when we rescued him. They were never diagnosed with tracheal collapse, but after watching Dr. Lera's video, I'm sure that's what they had. But it was never severe or constant. I have a call into the vet. Thanks again Dr. Lera!
Could also be kennel cough. If you want a short video on kennel cough look heron lakes kennel cough
How did your dogs end up doing
would like to know as well hopefully things went good
Best regards from Austria, thanks for this video. Our 5 y.o. Chihuahua suffers on tracheal collapse stage 2-3, and we know about it just a week. Of course we will try to do whatever possible to keep her (name Krawutzi) without pain and suffering. Andequan is not available locally, but can get it in Switzerland - and already organised it.
We hope and pray she might have a longer and issue-free life.. :-(
I hope your dog is well ❤
Watch out for her kidneys if she’s on Adequan 3:41
Thank you so much 🙌my 10 yr old mini Dachshund does this after drinking water 💦 now she's doing it a few times a day ...
It's very upsetting to watch fingers crossed the vets can treat her 💓
I do not have a vet till June 11, meantime my 11 yr old Minpin rescue is coughing, esp after eating, and can be suddenly in the evening at bedtime. I’m sleep deprived, using for him Throat Gold, gives temporary relief. But this is just killing me, see him suffer.
Thank you for the information. I have a yorkie and she has the Collapsed trachea and she cough alot . Im so worry i can’t sleep most the of time. They giving her antibiotics right now for pneumonia. It heart breaking to hear her cough. You mention some medicine for the cough are those prescription medication. Also she a yorkie and a little overweight and have some dental problem.
Very informative video. Thanks. Is coughing only after drinking water change the diagnosis? My dog (6kg german spitz 12y) since he was young, always coughs 2-3 times after drinking water and sometimes it is a normal cough, while others is a honky cough.
There’s a 7lb Yorkie that comes into our hospital, she has a stent placed for her collapsed trachea but she’s on hydrocodone syrup, adequan, and few medications for chf, and suffers from arthritis. She gets easily excited and once in a while she’ll come in for blood work and xrays and I feel bad everytime.
Poor doggy is a mess.
Anyway, this was very insightful! 😌
Hi, my 3yr old chihuahua was diagnosed yesterday with this ailment. I'm afraid to go out and leave her alone. Could she pass away from this?
thank you
You're very welcome!
My little 14 year old has this,and it is progressing.The vet gave him Tamiril p,it doesn't help at all.She moved, so I have to rely on videos like this for help,thank you.
Good day. We have an 8-year-old Shih Tzu. She was diagnosed with this at about 2 years old. However, recently she started to have more regular episodes. In October of this year, she had a terrible episode and was having difficulty breathing. Luckily I was home and rushed her to my Vet. She's on a pump now, twice a day...and has only had 2 small episodes which is a huge relief. We are terrified of leaving her alone, worried that she will die on us if one of us is not there to help her. We keep moving around our schedules to make sure one of us is home with her at all times. When it happens, we need to calm her down by wetting our hand with cold water and caressing her face and sometimes sticking a finger down her throat to open her airway. That usually works. What else can we do for our dog at the time that they are actually having a tracheal collapse episode? Thank you.
Thank you for the info!!
Can you please list the medication’s as my dog is starting to get worse
He is 16 years old
Very nice video! Just wish it explained in more detail of the risks with stents and life expectancy with a dog that has one. Sadly our 7 year old morkie passed away a week ago from complications with his CT. He had a bad coughing spasm last week and we rushed him to Cornell Veterinary Hospital. Vets said he’s a good candidate for a stent. Unfortunately with the sedation his breathing got worse and he regurgitated into his lungs and his heart stopped. The vets tried CPR on him for 10 minutes but he couldn’t be revived. This was totally unexpected and are still in shock over it. Interestingly enough he didn’t seem to have this issue as a pup. Just the past 3 years we have been dealing with it. We were told it’s a progressive disease but with meds his life could be prolonged. We never expected he would go this quickly.
I'm so sorry for your loss 😢😢😢 I lost my baby too due to a dental procedure. He got admitted and then died in 24 hrs.
@@CTee-fp9fbI’m so sorry! I know dental procedures are needed but this is always a fear of mine. Our 7 year old morkie is due for a cleaning and I’m terrified to put her through it.
Thank you.
Any time!
Hi in one of the comments here you said xrays and bloodwork are critical can i ask which tests exactly? Meaning what kind of xrays and blood work? Thank you
My Yorkie has a enlarged heart. The vet also said a thinning trachea, is that the same as trachea collapse.? Will Adequan shot help?
I had a pom-chi that had this condition.
I wish they would have told me his teeth could lead to tracheal collapse. I would've gotten them cleaned ASAP!
I didnt know either
I get my dog's teeth cleaned yearly. She is 11 and it's always a traumatic experience as they always find a few teeth they need to pull. She comes home from the vet and is mad at me for a few days for putting her through this. I'm thinking about not having them cleaned yearly but I don't want to hasten her death. I got her when she is 2 and she is my little buddy and the life of my home. I just can't imagine my life without her.
Hello, my dog is an 11-year-old Jack russel terrier, for about 1 year he has had some coughing episodes due to tracheal collapse and when it happens most of the time he falls, she faints and therefore loses control of his paws, but after a few second gets up and regains control. Can you tell me what I can do to help her and what should I do when she coughing to stop it and prevent it from falling? Thanks
Please show recommendations with subtitles. Thank you
Hi, your video was very helpful thank you! What was the supplement called to help strengthen the trachea..it had glucosamine and chondroitin in it. Thanks!
Hi Daryl, thanks for watching. The medication mentioned in the video is called ‘Adequan’ (aka polysulfated glycosaminoglycan). It does require a prescription so make sure to talk to your veterinarian about it.
Hi daryl..my baby fur had this tracheal collapse. And his vet, gave him medication that it has glucosamine and chondroitin too.
I have a french bulldog 2.5 yo and live in S.Fla do you check for BOAS condition?
Hi put this message under collapsing of the larynx instead but it was this that she had. She had it for over 8yrs and tried loads of different medications. They said to have her put to sleep as she was really struggling to breathe. They told me there was no treatment under 4thousand pounds. She reared up and went stiff in my arms when she was euthanised which I wasn’t expecting.
Thanks for telling us about how she reacted during euthanasia!
We just lost our yellow lab to this. His tongue went blue and could not breathe. By the time we got him to the emergency vet, he went into cardiac arrest and psssed. We never knew he had this til about a week and a half before.
I feel my Maltese dog 12 years old has this.. Pants alot and coughs alot.. Like he sweating.. Have to open windows in car as we drive..
Thanks for the great information doc. I’m pretty sure my pup has it, she gets these terrible dry coughing fits.
You want to start managing it as soon as possible you want to try to minimize the coughing not only because of quality of life but also because the down pressure on the weekend cartilage will further degree at the cartilage potentially and then lead to potential heart issues such as pulmonary hypertension.
What history can one expect in most of the cases with tracheal collapse?
My chihuahua has been doing this since she was a puppy. Now she's doing it all the time. I was worried she had something stuck in her throat
You will definitely want to have that evaluated by your regular veterinarian and potentially an expert as the puppy most likley will need to be medicated. The more often the coughing the weaker the rings get and the more likely to develop worse tracheal collapse and potentially even heart disease as a result
Please , give the name of the medication. I am using prednisone at the present .
Thank you for the video. My grandma's husky/shepherd mix recently started coughing really loud after she kept pulling on the leash really hard. I became worried if it was a collapsed trachea because the coughing is SO loud and she will cough throughout the day. Is it possible for this to be a temporary thing? I don't know if she should take her dog to the vet or if she should wait it out...
Collapsing trachea is not temporary thing. It is permanent and sometimes progressive. If it cont I would definitely go to the veterinarian
I think her pulling the collar against the trachea really hard is the starting concern that will be addressed. No good or proper dog owner should ever tug a collar if it presses against the windpipe.
She can cause damage, which is why harnesses are encouraged when walking a dog.
@@mischalecterTV it's not snags always the owner! I have a husky cross and he pulls like he is training for the sledding Olympics! A harness helps a lot. But if he's just on a leash, he will pull until he chokes himself.. he won't stop pulling . Even if I run with him to relieve tightness on the leash. You'd think the discomfort would stop him, but the husky In him overpowers his pain response or something.
If a dog has MMVD B2 (trachea seemingly compressed by the enlarged heart) with recurring coughing, are medications (e.g., antitussive) commonly given on a constant or ad-hoc basis?
Also, I understand that trachea collapse frequently occurs with chronic bronchitis. Is it standard practice for the dog with trachea collapse to have further tests (e.g., trachea wash) and possible inflammation resolved before being administered antitussive (I understand antitussive might result in inflammatory mucus building up in the airway)?
Thank you so much in advance for Dr. Lera's help!
Whentñ dogs are in stage b2 typically at that point the cardiologist is getting involved and an echocardiogram has been performed. I have quite frequently seen they will make the recommendation to start pimobendan/vetmedin to help the heart pump more efficiently. In some cases this is enough to get the heart back down to a normal size and cough suppressants are not even considered. I have found that anti tussive don't seem to work very when you have the heart pushing on the trachea. Performing any sort of airway lavage, most commonly a bronchiole alveolar lavage would be performed if x-rays are suggesting that there may be an infectious component. Or may be performed if x-rays are normal and the patient is not responsive to common anti tussive therapy.
@@DrLera
Thank you so much for the prompt reply!
My understanding is that antitussive can be given as a trial therapy. If the trachea is continued to be compressed (despite pimobendan/vetmedin) and the dog is not responsive to antitussive therapy, then additional checks (e.g., airway lavage) can be done. Only when inflammation is confirmed, should corticosteroids be administered?
Every dog is different. However, it would be great to understand what is the usual protocol/order on administering different drugs given the varying views that exist (e.g., have come across some saying antitussive should only be given if inflammation is resolved; while some suggest to start with bronchodilators + antitussive)
Again, really appreciate your answer and help - couldn't be more grateful!
At this point it is beyond the scope of comments on you tube. If you would like further information I can provide a phone consultation or I recommend setting up an appt with either a cardiologist or an internal medicine specialist in your area.
Is this something that is genetic, and if so are there any genetic testing that can be done on breeding dogs to prevent this condition, similar to the OFA heart tests?
Is this related or part of BOAS? I fostering a Shih Tzu mix and am trying to understand his condition. We are working with the shelter, and he is going back soon for a possible neuter, but he open mouth breaths a bit, snores sometimes but really grunts and coughs when trying to take him anywhere or if he runs too much. They mentioned collapsed trachea is probably his condition but the more I read about other issues under BOAS it seems like it could be other things as well.
Please give me the cost since she needs the surgery 🙏
Would a Chi with collapsed trachea convulse? Chis also shake, but this was definitely unsusual. He also becomes rigid, and unsteady.
Thank you for all the good information I have been taking my Yorkie to the vet with no direct answers on what he has going on and no collapsing trachea he makes the reverse sneezing sound everytime he drinks a elevated bowl hasn’t helped either he also has these very random episodes where he does the cough like noise like he has irritation in his throat and starts pacing shaking his head here and there like he’s trying to clear something but starts drooling excessively or a clear fluid soaks his mouth with open mouth breathing and occasional foam I just want answers to be able to help him out please if you can help with any sort of information I’m so scared it might develop or be a beginning of a collapsed trachea he’s only 10mths and been doing this for some time now only on occasion it’s not a everyday thing nasal drops usually helped his episodes but this time we have just not been able to clear it he has gotten better but still sounding a bit congested like HELP
This sounds a kind of complex is beyond the scope of UA-cam comments. You should record some of these events so that whoever you get a consult with can see exactly what you are talking about as that would be very helpful
I’m having the same problem..
He could be aspirating on the water. Coughing and sneezing are signs. Thickening the water slightly with "Thick It" from Walmart /pharmacy . or trying carbonated soda water..the bubbles make the dog drink slower. Please inform vet
Does it matter what harness I use for my Beagle? I’ve noticed she does this sound a lot when using a collar almost like she’s wanting to throw up but I’m not sure if this is what she has or just reverse sneezing or is it derived from the same issue?
I would first try the harness and see if that makes a difference since they'll be no pressure on the windpipe at that point
I have a Pomchi dog. It’s a mix breed puppy, hybrid between Pomeranian and a Chihuahua.
When she makes the same noise I try to rub her through and it feels like she has a giant Adam’s apple. When Snoopy’s done the big Adam’s apple is gone. Should I be rubbing her throat or her neck, am I doing more harm than good? I need to do something when it happens because I feel loses. What should I actually be doing to help her?
We just consider it was an inward sneeze at the moment.
Honestly you can pick her up and pet her but rubbing her throat I think is more to soothe the human rather than to soothe the dog. I wouldn't say that you're doing more harm by rubbing the throat but I would into it for my dog. I just soothe My dog by talking to them not by rubbing their throat
Love the video, it enlightened me to the early stage but now after my dog coughs/wheezes he faints every now and then...I have a vet appointment in 2 days but any info would help to give the vet a better analysis. Since covid my vet hasn't been able to see us with our dog so I feel it's hard to get my point across when he isn't experiencing the symptoms and I can't describe then in person. At this point I'm sure he has a collapsed trachea/chd but not sure if he can survive off medicine or if he needs surgery. Any info would help.....please and thank you
If he's collapsing when he's very excited then there's a chance that his disease is advanced. The x-rays and blood work are going to be critical. That will determine what treatments to use and if any further testing is necessary
@@DrLera Thank you so much I will definitely request the bloodwork and x-rays to hopefully pin point the problem. Thanks again
@@number1chargersfan any update? My 12 year old morkie has been coughing for about a month but it’s progressively gotten worse and her breathing has become raspy. Yesterday she ran up the stairs and started coughing and fainted for a couple seconds. I fear she may not be alive much longer
@@dbleo_ Yes he is doing much better now. His X rays showed an enlarged heart that needed to be looked at closer with an ultra sound. The place we took him to for the ultra sound also took x rays and found his heart was big enough where it was pinching a blood vessel constricting the blood flow to his lungs. He was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and is taking a cocktail of meds which has dramatically helped. He still coughs every now and then but no more fainting and he's been more active ever since. i hope this helps and i wish u all the luck!! any other questions feel free to ask.
@@number1chargersfan thank goodness he is doing better now.🧡 I am worried my chi might be coughing due to congestive heart failure, we are trying to get her a vet appointment its been difficult with covid. We were thinking she had kennel cough but I don't think it is. I'm also worried that we might not be able to afford all of the required tests if the vet needs xrays and scans and whatnot to diagnose. I wish you the best for your doggie and so glad you got it sorted out 🙏
Will collagen help slow the progress of the disease?
My newly adopted coonhound can bark but not howl. He also has a chronic cough with gag. Could this be a collapsed trachea? He was in advanced starvation when he was rescued.
So was my rescue! Severely starved, dehydrated, was removed by authorities from a unlicensed breeder w/ 200 dogs,, he gags, coughs, hacking up foam at times. I’m waiting to see the vet.
Hi - my Shiba was diagnosed with this today. He’s only 1 year old. It’s very mild, the vet didn’t even recommend any medicine at this time. However, I’m concerned this condition will shorten his life span.. will it do so?
What ever happened
Is tracheal collapse associated with chronic bronchitis? I had to put my 12 year old Aussie down due to this. They put both down as potential diagnosis but I’m not quite sure exactly what it was. He was on steroids and I was supposed to induce a Inhaler but things went South before I could start him on the Inhaler 😔
What steroids did your aussie take?
My golden ate half a bar of soap and and was choking but it did choke it up. For the last 5 days she has had a cough but only a few times a day. Could she have damaged her windpipe or is her throat just sore? I have a puppy and she isn't coughing so I'm not thinking it is kennel cough. Thanks for the video.
can you update me on your golden that ate the bar of soap? I realize that was a few years ago but can you tell me the update of what you found out, or did it go away on its own or did your dog need treatment? My puppy inhaled a long nylabone chew so no one could get it from him. He did not cough it up, but I would say once or twice an hour for a week now he has a slight cough. I dont know if he has kennel cough from his first visit to the groomer, or if the bone he inhaled is causing him issues. I will probably take him in to be looked at, but I am hopeful your dog got over it on his own? thank you in advance for any reply
Does Dr. Lera or any other vet at the practice perform the stent surgery, if it is medically necessary?
Yes. One the surgeons I work with does stent surgery.
Hi my dog just diagnosed with tracheal collapse. Her vet has her on cough suppressants and antibiotics. Her medication is causing her diarrhea I don’t know if I should stop the medication or just keep giving it to her she had about 4 days left. Also any natural remedies that can help with this ? I’m really worried
Thank you for your video
There are various medication that may help, so you may want to try something different. You could look at putting her on probiotics if her collapsing trachea is really bad and the meds that your vet put her on are helping to manage the airway, but causing diarrhea.
@@patgutierrez9107 does throat gold work ? I just ordered some for my dog , would love your feedback . Thank you so much.
My dog is 17 and half years old, he was diagnosed with trachea collapse almost 6 months ago. He also has an enlarged heart :( The vet has prescribed a Bronchodilator which helps but his coughing has progressively worsened! We are scared to give him steroids due to his age! Not sure what to do as my baby has a very hard time to breathe and tries to breathe with his mouth. It gets worse during the night and he is unable to sleep. Is there anything I can do to help him ease the pain and comfort him to sleep?
I just found out that getting your dog a elevated food and water dish helps alot! Bending the neck down to eat and drink can cause health problems. I went on Amazon and looked up pet bowls elevated and my dog can now eat and drink at about head level- it makes it alot better. You can measure your dogs height to know about what size bowl he will need. I hope this can help you! My dog is 17 yrs. Old. Also do research on natural things about your dogs condition that may help. All of a sudden my dog was acting like he could not swallow his food. But when I would set him on my lap like a child and make his food into what looks like meatballs he can swallow and eat it that way! Maybe try different things. Make sure there is nothing stuck in his neck causing blockage. I have been feeding him that way. But when I started to use the elevated pet bowls I noticed that when I had came back into the room he had eaten one of the meatballs. I will add a little raw oatmeal into his dog food to thicken it a little or some people add a little cooked rice. Also there are a lot of ways to make your own dog food on u-tube. Keep searching I believe you will find something that will help your fur baby. Also look up books on Natural Cures for the type of problem your dog has! Just type it in on the internet and see what comes up.
Our small dog is taking about 50 to 60 breaths per minute while resting and collapsing when going up and downstairs she is 14 years old Would be the same problem as this video
Can you tell me of a veterinarian that my do this kind of surgery in my area. Lewisville Texas
Blue pearl pet hospital would be a try. Search veterinary surgeon Lewisville Texas
Can it happen acutely from a collar?
4 month puppy 7.5 lb and has these symptoms. Is exercise or walks with a harness ok?
Harness is good. Need to try and reduce coughing as much as possible sometimes requires meds
I think you said Adaquan..is that med only given by injection or does it come in pill form?
It requires an injection. There is no pill.
Hi my dog keeps making choking noises and gags he has never done that before til today. Today He got to excited about seeing alot of other dogs I was trying to control him and kept pulling on his leash And thats when he started doing those noises and now he doesn’t stop, do you think I harmed him? What should I do?
Same with mine, how's your dog now? What treatment did he received? Thanks
What’s the difference between collapsed trachea and kennel cough?. I find the symptoms are very similar
The symptoms are definitely very similar and I can see why your question. Collapsing trachea is a result of genetics and weakness of the cartilage that is used to form the rings of the trachea. Kennel cough is just an organism or a combination of organisms that lead to an irritation of the trachea which then causes your dog to cough or retch
My dog sounds like a goose, she’s eating and drinking with no problem. Should I take my dog to the vet!? She’s being cough for 3 days
I have a 8 week old aussie and has a bad cough and wheezing, mostly around when he's asleep during some exercise and when wearing a collar
I'm really worried and not sure if it's a "kennel cough" or a collapsing trachea
The cough has progressively getting worse and more frequent as well
Ive been losing sleep trying to research about it from how worried I am
Does tracheal collapse cause a dog to cough up water? My chihuahua does this every time she drinks.
Same!
My mini sausage dog does this everytime she drinks water too😬
My Minpin,,, yes. I never use a collar, and even the harness will irritate his throat. I believe, early on, my dog had someone jerking his neck into submission. He’s strong willed, and detirmined, and could only think about getting food,,, nothing else. A mystery. I suspect collapsed Trachia, will know soon. 😟
Hi, my yorkie (8 years old, 4 pounds) does the honk cough thing… does this mean he may have a tracheal collapse?
Hows your Yorkie. I have a pom who is 4 lbs 6 years old just started this honking 2 days aho
@@carmella88 He is doing good… he does have tracheal collapse but it is very minor. We bring him in every once in a while to get it checked just in case we need to get him a surgery to help with it.
@@ghxsty8993 i worry about surgery since they are so tiny.
My 15 YO Jack Russell has been coughing a lot lately, I noticed that when she coughs and the cough sounds like a goose honking she will fall over and have a seizure. Is that something that can happen with a collapsed treacha? I read an article that claimed honey can help with the coughing, is that true?
The goose honking is how I'd describe my 15 year old chihuahua who has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure. He doesn't have seizures and sometimes it doesn't happen for hours. I have strong diuretics but they seemed to make his heart beat too hard so for now giving him honey and ordered slippery elm powder and dandelion tincture. I'll keep monitoring it. Good luck.
Can I give my dog a mixture of organic honey, lemon juice & warm water? It’s a Sunday and I can’t do anything until the vet opens tomorrow morning. I have read that this can help dogs with kennel cough & tracheal collapse. I know his problem is because he pulls so hard on the lead! He’s a black Lab/pit bull mix with tons of energy and doesn’t like being on the lead!
Tried that for my maltese and it did ease the coughing
such a cute dog😄😊
Indeed!
How are you treating your dog for trachea collapse
@@DrLera , Thank you. I’ve made an appointment with you in January. 👍
My 3yr old chihuahua wasdiagnosed with this ailment today, i'm afraid to leave her alone, can she pass away from this😭😭
Most likely not. I would 99%of dogs live this with minimal issues until later in life
My dog is non stop coughing with a honk noise and he is around 9-10 years old. Is he going to pass away? :(
2:20 OMG my dog has tracheal collapse i see those signs on my dog and she has occasional cough since 2019.
Please tell me your dog is ok
To get that medications for My dog He Cough at night I have to make Appointment for the vet To get that medication My dog doesn't have insurance and I know I'll cost a lot of money Is there any place that takes payments If you could help me
Sound is very muffled.
I have a Sheltie she started this coughing back in Nov. and still has it they have done 3 sets of XRAYS says her heart looks good and her trachea looks good but she has it she dose it sometimes laying down she gets up and dose it and sometimes when she barks.
Is it normal that my pomeranian died 24 hours after a vet performed a dental work, cleaning, and 4 extractions? He was okay when he got admitted and got discharged, having difficulty breathing ... sounded like a duck, then turned blue, then rushed him to the different vet, and he died the next day. Is that normal? I still can't understand what the first did and that happened. I lost my pomeranian Aug 25 2023. Please explain, and I need your advice. Thank you.
I am very sorry to hear about your puppy. It is definitely not normal. Very odd. Possible to have a stroke. Would need a lot more details which isn't going to bring your pup back sad to say. I pray that you find peace.
Hi, should I feed any differently??
No. Not really
Any natural remedies???
Try mıxıng = coconut oıl, turmerıc, and honey , my frıend saıd ıt helped her doğ. Let me know ıf you want measurements
Actually my dog is suffering from heart problem and his stomach is filled with fluid and also enlarged according my vet he is telling that my pet is suffering from heart problem but I am not understanding how heart problem is related to storage of fluid in the stomach and neither my vet gave any reason can u tell me pls its about my pets life i want to know it plz reply asap....
If your dog has fluid the in the abd there could be right side heart failure as well as left sided heart failure. Would recommend abd ultrasound as well as an echocardiogram
@@DrLera Wanted to inform you that my little one (dog) is recovering now he is becoming much more active now I' m happy to see him ........THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR ADVICE!
How do I pick up my dog who has collapsed trachea without inducing a cough?
Hi Rebecca, we have a video called 'How to Pick Up a Dog After Surgery or with CHF' which can also apply to tracheal collapses, we hope it helps, here it is: ua-cam.com/video/ViKzl6HT_Uc/v-deo.html
@@DrLera Thank you! I just discovered you today. Soooo thankful I did! Learning a lot.
So does Ruby have collapsed trachea or not?? You rubbed her neck and she coughed... would have been nice to know.
Sure does.
@@DrLera My dog does the same thing when rubbed there and makes the same sounds... is it likely they have it?
Depending on getting pet insurance to cover it, but from what I researched online, the medication is not expensive enough to justify insurance.
If your dog is having a lot of coughing as a result of the collapsing trachea I would recommend getting a pet insurance not to go ahead and cover the collapsing trachea but for the potential conditions that may develop down the road. Also there are other issues that are a much bigger concern for pet insurance rather than the collapsing trachea. Majority of the time that I see collapsing trachea it is not something that requires medical intervention
Will this progress or worsen?
Usually stays the same for a pretty long time sometimes it will get worse
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I ha ve 2 small dogs there sisters and tjey went to vet 3 days ago and borh started coughin yestureday i thoudht it was allergies but its gotton much worse ther acting sick And there very much over weight. Please. What should ido
Can a collapsed trachea lead to ARDS in dogs?
Cavoodle
Thank you... And please know that groomers also can cause it using that noose... My pup was just injured
Me too! I think. What do I do? Please help. She is claiming they put his arm through the noose and didn't use the regular lead. What do I do? This was yesterday. He is acting strange. Coughing. Barking weird and breathing weird in sleep. Acting better today. Not sure if he had and they made it much worse. Vet won't know either, I think.
What did you do? How do I hold them accountable for the bills?
Vet offices use them too. Makes no sense!
U NEVER push on a sogs throat with CT! That's not how u test for it.
Can I bring my 17-yr old Jack Russell to you?
Absolutely, we are located in Coral Springs, Florida. If you'd like to set an appointment with us please feel free to give us a call, our number is 954-344-4911.
My lab suffers from this problem.
Can dogs get Covid? (Why is the vet wearing a mask?) 🤔
Dogs can get covid but it is very rare.
How much HONEY 🍯 can be given to my dog. As well as the CBD.
Are there natural homeopathic things you can use. How about CBD oil
CBD oil is something that is a natural anti-inflammatory I don't know what kind of impacts it would have for collapsing trachea. You could potentially get a consult with an alternative medicine doctor and they would be better equipped to answer that question
Why are you wearing a mask. Hard to take you serious that you know anything about healing animals, if your blocking your own bodies 2 main exhaust ports with a face diaper. Might as well put one on the dog too.
Exactly you make a good point