Tracheal collapse is a common cause of airway obstruction in dogs.
Top Dog Tracheal Collapse Home Treatment
Pictures. Mary dell deweese, dvm, university of tennessee. The trachea, or windpipe, carries air from the outside to the lungs.
Generally, medical management involves weight management and if your chihuahua's tracheal collapse is mild to moderate, you can treat him at home. Dogs who suffer from tracheal collapse let out a honking cough that can scare and confuse you. Vetstreet looks at tracheal collapse in dogs — and what veterinarians can do to treat the hereditary condition.
What is collapsed trachea in dogs?
Wynston's coughing episodes sound like a loud goose honk. Wynston's coughing episodes sound like a loud goose honk. Tracheal collapse is a common cause of airway obstruction in dogs. There are different treatments for each stage and it also depends on age and overall health of your dog.