2006-08-31 17:46:51 · 6 answers · asked by diskkidd 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Collapsing trachea is VERY common in small breed dogs and gets progressively worse as the dog ages. My pug has it and gets into those hacking fits. It sounds worse than it is but she still gets regular check ups to make sure she is ok. Sometimes it does get so severe they need surgery however. Here is a yorkie resource for owners who may be facing this surgery for their yorkies and financial assistance that may be available.
http://www.yorkierescue.com/trachea/tracheaapp.html
This article also explains it in detail. Good luck with your baby.
http://www.yorkshire-terrier.com/lacy/medical.htm
2006-08-31 21:06:48 · answer #1 · answered by dusty_roade 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure it is not kennel cough? Has the dog had it bordetella vaccine? Take the poor thing to the vet.
2006-09-01 07:08:27 · answer #2 · answered by Hidisar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be kennel cough. Either way, get him to a vet!
2006-09-01 03:28:38 · answer #3 · answered by bon b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe asthma, i doubt his trachea is collapsing. take him to the vet.
2006-09-01 02:02:54 · answer #4 · answered by frida_pie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take him to the vet, has he been in a kennel lately>> if so could be kennel cough, he could have hair balls, you should take him to the vets before its to late
2006-09-01 00:51:07 · answer #5 · answered by S F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to a vet. my daughter's little pom did that and he has asthma. now he takes medications to help him.
2006-09-01 00:52:31 · answer #6 · answered by grams 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋