My 10 year old chihuahua mix has been diagnosed with a collapsing trachea! Does anyone else have a dog with this condition and if so how do you treat it? How long can he live with this disorder?
2007-09-26 16:52:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
He was never put on a collar leash, his leashes are the kind that go around his entire body.
2007-09-26 17:01:10 · update #1
It's not necessarily uncommon, especially with brachycephalic breeds.
There's really no cure, esp for a 10 year old dog. Use a harness. If your dog's muzzle is long enough, you might want to try a Gentle Leader. Keep a collar on for ID purposes only, never walk your dog with a leash from a collar.
Keep the weight off your dog. If you notice your dog coughing alot, ask your vet if your dog could benefit from a cough suppressant and antibiotics.
Dogs can live a good life even with a collapsed trachea.
2007-09-26 16:59:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
As you have found out they can suffer with this for their entire life. Just have to get them to calm down when they start honking!
2007-09-26 16:57:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you tugged him alot on his leash that is what you should of avoided
2007-09-26 16:57:48 · answer #3 · answered by *J 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋