I give my dog, 10 lbs, a teaspoon of honey with a tiny bit of real butter. It works really good. Vets don’t really seem to know what she has and some say reverse sneezing. I give her 1/2 of a Benadryl every day during allergy season. She always done this reverse sneeze since she was little. She’s 6 now. It wasn’t though. It’s been 1 year since my shepherd died. She had allergies and itching and I gave her allergy treats I bought. The key in my mind is it had probiotics. My little one had to have the same as Molly so I broke off a piece to give to her. The dose per pill was for my 60 lb dog. When she passed I no longer used them. Zoey didn’t have skin problems and wasn’t connecting her little cough or sneeze with allergy season. This spring, around May, she is having a bit of a hard time. She actually sneezes along with this whatever it is. I can hear snotty sounds. I’m trying some different methods to relieve the cough and I just ordered the allergy meds with the probiotics. The honey and big of butter I will likely give this to her all the time when I hear the piggy snort sound. It’s isn’t a goose sound. On videos they sound very different. I’m tired of vets not really helping and it costs so much money. Raw honey and real butter. She won’t lick up the honey without a tiny little amount of butter. I actually gave her butter when this started by itself . Worked beautifully.
Dear Bethany . I make elderberry cough syrup which we Make at home . If you want the recipe pls let me know. It has really helped my dog for the last 12 months. I found the recipe from a Canadian vet who is on you tube
I’m so sorry. Our chihuahua will randomly do this reverse sneeze and choke thing. She will gag but nothing comes out and she also does that piggy sound/snort alot. Worried for her. Not sure what to do.
FFS why don't you people trying to help simply put up an example of a dog with these problems? Especially if there are different sounds to 'bad' coughs. This is the third vet video i've seen with no example. Thanks for the '0' help!
Agreed. Even an audio recording would have helped. Not sure what privacy issue there would be if it's just the video of the dog. The owner doesn't need to be in it.
My dog pekinguese is about 14yrs and he has tracheal collapse but he has no cough....he has respiratory issue due to white spots on his lungs.....can anyone help me cause I really can't see my baby boy suffering.....pls,pray for him cause I want him back
Is it always middle age dogs? My dog was diagnosed with a collapsed trachea as a puppy. Which scared me so much that it will reach its worst earlier. He's six now and it has gone from coughing when he plays hard to coughing often even at rest. It's heartbreaking to see. He's been refusing the manuka honey.
I have a 8 year old applehead chiuhaha. I give him cbd for this anf it works great. It relaxes him, it mellows out his cough and it works for inflamtion.
Please tell me where to get this? What exactly did you get and where? My Shihtzu is suffering bad and I’ll do anything to help her. She’s on steroids and cough meds but I think CBD might help also. I just don’t know what to get or from where?
Get this from your vet. This medicine is not typically for tracheal collapse but for some odd reason it works off label and works well for many. It’s for dogs and I guess cats to relieve motion sickness while riding in a car to stop the feeling of coughing or gagging etc and I guess to calm them but it seems to work for trach collapse. At least it did for my shihtzu and it worked like a miracle. I prayed God would heal her so I believe he did. I saw no side effects. It’s called Cerenia/Maropitant. She takes 16mg a day. And may I say it worked in like a day or two and totally stopped her cough. I give it to her with a big dab of Manuka Honey every day. That honey is the very best honey to use and it’s expensive but its the best. I got mine at Costco. It’s from New Zealand. Use both the honey and this pill for several days and see if this doesn’t quiet down or stop it. Matter of fact I took my little furbaby off after like two weeks and she no longer coughs. It is indeed a miracle healing for her.
The Vet should prescribe it. It’s used for motion sickness but off label it helps trachael collapse. It was a miracle for us. 16 mg pull a day that I have our Shihtzu once a day with a big dab of Manuka honey the best honey you can get from Costco. Please try this. Cerenia with Manuka honey. I pray it works for anyone who tries it. It was a miracle for us We prayed over her. God heard and answered our prayers. She stopped coughing after 1-2 days and I continued pill for like two weeks and stopped and she no longer takes it. No longer coughs. If she starts back up I will start same remedy.
I know my dog has tracheal collapse and not congestive heart failure because my other dog, RIP, had congestive heart failure and the cough was completely different. My dog is a chiweenie, about 12 pounds, about 15 years old, and one of the issues besides coughing is incontinence when she is sleeping. It doesn't happen too often, and she won't keep diapers on. I have had a few scares where she has yelped in her sleep and then been unresponsive. So far she has come out of those episodes. I have to wonder when I should simply let her go. One odd thing. Last spring I made a car trip from WA state to CO. She didn't cough at all in the car. I am at my wits end figuring out what to do for her. And from all of the videos I have seen on this subject, there is no real treatment. She is still very enthused about meal time and treats.
Pls buy some dried elderberry organic. You can make the syrup . It’s healthy and no side effects. Message me if you want the recipe . My dog is 14 and it has helped him
@angelharper2176 , it wasn't CO, she didn't cough during the car ride. Down or back. I did finally let her go right before Christmas. She had another spell that included a seizure this time, and her last night was just horrible with the coughing. She would maybe get a 10 to 15 minute break from coughing. And the cough was much more severe than before. It was difficult, but I had her for about 16 good years. She started off as my daughter's dog, but once she figured out how to jump on the bed, she chose me. She is back with her good buddy Ralphie now.
Thank you for this video - answered a lot of questions for us. Our dog was just diagnosed with tracheal collapse and he’s quite senior so lots of concern and questions as we’d never heard of this condition previously. Thanks again!
My Jac is 16 and was in the er two days for oxygen.he has trachea collapse n I'm so scared.he's home n on steroids n traded one n breathing beautiful but I'm so nervous.he wants to walk n he wants to bark but when I see him panting a little I think he's gonna get bad again.this just happened for the firstv time.I thought hee had laryngitis venom barking so much but it was the goose honk
Thanks very much, my little Poodle has this , she's now 13, but here lately, its getting just a bit worse. For years it was a now & then cough but now it's 5-6 times a day. But just yesterday, they were outside running around...& barking...
When you talk about the medication, please show them on the screen while you are talking about them so we can take a snapshot of it and possibly use it for our pets. ❤
My dog ONLY coughs when he drinks water. It seems like he chokes with the water and it goes to the wrong pipe. He coughs to the point of vomiting water and foam sometimes. Then he wheezes a little bit and it goes away. We talked to his vet and she excluded collapsed trachea. Should I seek for another medical opinion?
My Dog also coughs when drinking water. Your the first person i've seen that has mentioned this. Was wondering if you got that second opimion yet and if so, what was it ? Hope you see this and respond. I am very worried about my baby girl.
@@miked2125 Hi! My dog is coughing way less since we changed his diet. We found out he was having bad acid reflux and his throat was constantly irritated. That was the reason he was coughing after drinking water. At first, the vet didn’t know the reason but said he did not have collapsed trachea since it would only happen with water. But because he was having vomiting and bloody diarrhea, we changed his diet to H/A (hypoallergenic) and that kind of solved all of his issues. Is your dog presenting any stomach problems? I would say to not panic if she is only coughing with water. It might be just because she drinks too fast or due to another condition such as acid reflux.
@@Luarabello1 Thanks for responding. It means alot. No she doesnt have the puking or bloody stool. She does however have very bad teeth. Missing 3 in top front of mouth. Her gums are red and irriitated, i dont know what im going to do. I cant afford Vet cleanings and price of pulling her teeth. I can't even afford my own dental issues. My teeth are bad from smoking and drinking Mountain Dew for 30 plus years. I only have about 10 teeth left and 6 or 7 of them are cavity filled and some have broken off at the gum line. Next dentist visit will surely mean pulling them all and having to adjust to a denture. But it cost up to $250 for each extraction and have to be done by oral surgeon. I live pay check to paycheck so i can't even go to dentist. I am terrified for me and her. I am afraid i have failed the both of us and the guilt and depression is taking it's toll. Wish me luck and thanks again. All the best to you and your dog.( I am not looking for pitty, just stating the facts.) Sincerly, Mike.
Thank you for your information. I kept telling my vet for over a year about these odd sounds my dog made especially when drinking water, not necessarily as he drank but randomly afterwards, I asked for xrays and tests but we were also addressing other concerns like his back with compressing areas, a leg that is affected. So it seemed they just didn't want to deal with it. Finally this month she did xrays and compared to last year's and said collapsing trachea and gave me cough suppressants, and that was it. Gus is 11, mixed breed medium sized dog. I want to be the best parent to him because he is such a loving dog to me all these years. He loves to bark, it's his favorite past time. It's super loud, he is part karelian bear dog, and that's their thing really loud non-stop high pitched barking. I even have hearing loss due to this. I worry this is going to exacerbate the issue. So our journey begins. Thank you again.
My little obi started sneezing and reverse breathing hacking 4 months ago at the begining of hayfever season. This would happen almost every 20 min. The vet quoted $3500 to do a myriad of tests because of his age. Including sedation, which he actually died once and had to be paddled back. So just a bit weary. I asked if antihistamine would be ok to try first off. So did this and he is almost back to normal again. So I am wondering if this is allergy related as the vet would have picked up bronchitis or pneumonia on his visit?
I have been to 4 different vets trying to find out what is causing my standard poodles cough None of them seemed to take it seriously and attempted to nail it and even seemed to want to try to find out the cause is. It sounds exactly like your video of the dog with tracheal collapse cough One of the vets said he has a very mild heart issue and left it at that. All the other vets said they don't detect any heart problem He loves to run is 8 yrs old and runs like a greyhound faster than any of the other dogs in the family.Running doesn't seem to bother him at all does not bring on coughing Before he started coughing like he does now his cough sounded like a goose honking now it's like the dog in your video who has tracheal collapse. Is it possible the cleaner I use to do my floors can be the cause of his problem I have tow standard poodles and my nephews goldendoodle and French bull dog are in my house every day and don't have a coughing problem Help anyone who has any suggestions that might help will be appreciated
Dogs with collapsing trachea syndrome WILL eventually die from it. The only real hope is trachea replacement surgery. Even if you have to take out a loan or borrow money, the surgery is the only hope. Don't take chances with your baby.
My 2nd pom had collapsing trachea n later congestive heartfailure after she passed at 13 w medical management i waited 10 yrs & now have a new pom currently she is 9 months old & has never had a collar & unfortunately it seems she has collapsing trachea she is my baby Its disappointing to have to go down this road again I love poms but the health issues are a real issue
Lots of good information in this video! I had to put my 15 year old Bichon to sleep 3 months ago and he had tracheal collapse. He would cough continually, fall down (don't know if it was a seizure or he passed out) and lay on his back and looked like he was swimming, throw up clear fluid etc. Now my female Bichon is coughing and I don't know if this is hereditary or not. What is the prognosis for dogs with this? If they don't have a stent put in will they die from it? It sounds like from the video there are no cures just comfort measures. I hated seeing my boy suffer from this. So sad. 😔
the earlier you can start managing it, the better their long term prognosis, unfortunately there is no cure for this disease :( but most dogs can still live quite a while with it, as long as you can start some of the management techniques sooner than later, and one thing I don't think I mentioned that can make a huge difference is obesity, the heavier a dog is, the more likely they are to have significant tracheal collapse, so if you can work on weight loss, make sure you're not using a collar for walks, and if necessary start appropriate medications with your vet, you can slow down the progression and in a lot of cases they will end up dying from a different disease than tracheal collapse (not always, but often)
Lisalacy, Dogs with collapsing trachea syndrome WILL soon die from it. The only real hope is trachea replacement surgery. Even if you have to take out a loan or borrow money, the surgery is the only hope. Don't take chances with your baby.
I am so sorry for your loss. We lost our 17 month old frenchy two weeks ago. Absolutely heartbroken. 2 or 3 others have passed or are sick in my street too. Very concerning. Brilliant video, thank you.🙏🏻
My dog was diagnosed with it . That hydrocordon is what we have him on. Seems to have almost stopped it. Just not sure if dog really has trachea collapse. I think he doesn’t. Time will tell I guess. Great video
No, barrykay, don't waste time on "tips". Dogs with collapsing trachea syndrome WILL eventually die from it. The only real hope is trachea replacement surgery. Even if you have to take out a loan or borrow money, the surgery is the only hope. Don't take chances with your baby.
It's not unheard of in large dogs, but things like laryngeal paralysis and kennel cough are way more common, I'd see if your vet can take a look at her to know for sure what it is as those things all have a very different prognosis and treatment!
Yah you don’t want to have anything around their necks ever ❤️🐶🙏🏻 just give a preventative monthly life trifexis. This sucks so bad for our babies, trachea issues are so common😭
I have to wornder ............. if we had an infant & put a collar on it, would we check the tightness first thing.n there needs to be able to put 2 fingers between the collar & the neck
Ty for being straight forward. My dog is doing this thats why i watch this video. Just now tried giving her honey. It does give instant relief. Thank you soo much.
My beagle I was told had trachea collapse. He also has a fatty tumor on his trachea. But another vet said he has conjestive heart failure. How do I know. My dog coughing at night and sometimes in the day. The vet have pills for cough that doesn't work.
Please see another vet my pom had collapsing trachea & then later developed congestive heart failure congestive heart failure is hard to manage & you have to count sodium ect Prayers
Don't know if you ever resolved this. A simple high quality chest xray will tell you if he has heart failure. Heart failure is a very painful and scary disease for the dog. Vetmedin is the only known drug to reverse the symptoms of an enlarged heart. Can buy you about two years. Definitely. get a second opinion and don't skip the x ray.
I ABSOLUTELY APPRECIATE THIS VIDEO., I have been trying to help my Yorkie for bout 9 months already spent 900 on trying to get a diagnosis but two vets two different diagnosis 😢😢now I'm out of money so not sure if trachea or heart😢 but this helps ,I can push on his trachea to help determine.i have done things suggested actually have 3 large humidifiers ,dust regularly and I am not a smoker .it's very confusing to myself and the symptoms his heart was normal size on x-ray and his age ugh 😑 his vet retired so trust is very important in vets ...thank you
I'm glad you had his heart xrayed and that it was negative for heart enlargement. The diagnosis is critical though before any treatment. You may have to travel a distance to a specialist or an alternative vet but that's your best bet for legitimate advice. If you find a vet that does Chiropractic then they will also be familiar with these treatments. As far as cost, your closest veterinary school will have a clinic that is budget friendly. I'm very sorry to hear about your finances but unfortunately this is likely to get a lot more expensive as your dog nears end of life. I suggest googling "veterinary funding financial assistance for low income pet owners." I'm not saying you're low-income but those are the correct keywords to find the Websites with non profits. Our Pug had this problem and it turned out to be an enlarged heart squeezing the trachea. We found out too late to get the proper medication - Vetmedin was being denied to animals during Covid-19. We spent $5000 dollars at many vets not telling us the truth and still lost her. A simple chest xray ($100) was too little too late. There are several alternative medicine vets on RUclips who talk about these things.
I'm so sorry you've been going through this. I've had a similar experience with vets recently, feeling taken advantage of and left without clear answers. It's important to raise awareness about how private equity firms are buying up veterinary clinics, leading to a decline in care quality in favor of profit. These firms prioritize pushing through as many pets as possible to maximize revenue, often at the expense of our beloved animals' health. Recently, my dog was diagnosed with an enlarged heart by a vet who seemed quick to prescribe medication at every visit. She even prescribed a thyroid medication that was too strong for my dog, which can damage kidneys. She referred me to another vet she worked with and knew for an ultrasound, who then told me that my dog’s heart didn’t appear enlarged, though she admitted she wasn't a cardiologist. Both places, which shuffled me through with little clarity, were owned by private equity firms. In an effort to get clarity, I took my dog to a low-cost vet clinic, locally owned and not affiliated with private equity firms. They were shocked by how little the first vet had communicated and done. Their x-ray showed that my dog's heart wasn’t enlarged, and they couldn’t detect the murmur the first vet claimed he had. This vet had even asked another vet in the building if he detects a heart murmur, and that vet had not. But the first vet had told me he had one. The first vet also prescribed a med he didn't really need. The first vet also didn't adequately address anything he was going through. This experience has made me cautious about using vets owned by private equity firms. For emergencies, I now ensure any vet I visit is locally and independently owned. I've also decided to avoid pharmaceuticals for my dogs whenever possible, focusing instead on natural and holistic remedies to protect their liver and kidneys. Be vigilant about where you take your pets for care-private equity firms can end up costing you a lot without providing the quality care your pets deserve.
My dogs has loud hacking Cough, followed by a retching, usually in the morning. She only does that coughing once everyday. She has been doing this since this March. Does it sound like tracheal collapse…
@@DoctorDawson thanks, we got check by two vets..We were not able to see issues via X ray, but she produced cough when vets palpated her chest. One vet she said that is tracheal collapse, the other suggested might be infection or allergy… but we have been coughing for 3 months… I am thinking about finding a specialist to further test…while also I do not want her to go through the procedures she does not like again…🥲🥲
I feel my chi is having a hard time breathing vs. coughing and mostly only at night. Seems it started after grass was sprayed chemicals (apt I live in) 😢
Omg. May undiagnosed tracheal collapse cause elevated levels of GDH? I mean could a chronic lack of oxygen due to TC cause liver damage? My 7 yrs old Chi had a bloodwork showing gdh elevated 4-fold above max. normal. AST a bit elevated, all other liver enzymes, albumine etc fine. She has been coughing like this all her life but we had mistaken it for Asthma. During her first year she had like 4-8 coughs/d, since it's like 1-3/d. We thought we had just managed to rule out most asthma triggers - but now I think her trachea might just have grown during that first year to allow for more air flow and for a bit less coughing? She has always been a rather calm dog, not very active. And pulling the leash definitely triggers a cough. Can the liver problem be related to it? Or would that require a much more severe form of TC? Thank you for this video!
Each patient can be different, and I'd talk to your vet about this as they will know your pet the best. However, I would suspect the liver elevationa are most likely a separate problem, but anything is possible!
Hi Doc, thanks for the info. My little Bichon Frise is 10 years old and has tracheal collapse and is on low dose prednisolone for an extended period. I cant give her honey bcos she has IBS. Do you have any other suggestions?
That makes it really hard, air quality is huge, so whatever you can do to keep a cool (not hot or cold) clean air where she hangs out can make a big difference
@@astridtravasso9361 tylosin is an antibiotic, it probably won't help with tracheal collapse, but you should probably talk to your vet to come up with a plan
My 6 year Yorkshire has a thin and closing trachea , have panic and sit as experienced breathing difficulties. In way to do surgery is in bad spot, lover in a chest areas my veterinarian said. He is not coughing for last 3-4 weeks but panicking when breathing. Less active. Sitting more. Have something and can’t jump a step What to do? Is any medicine or massages to help him? Hard beats heavy and large. Im not looking to surgery if possible
I recently rescued a 4.8 lb male chihuahua. After having him a week he started having a breathing issue. I'm a senior on a budget so can't afford a very visit. He will get an attack at rest not necessarily after being active. I just don't know if it's kennel cough or collapsed trachea. Please help!
I just found out today that my Yorkie "Bailey" has a collapsed trachea and I'm so scared.i saw ur video n I really wud like to learn how to keep him comfortable. He got a shot of steroids tdy. How often should he have steroids with tracheal collapse?I hope u make more videos on this to keep us informed as distress worsen..thank u
Four years ago, my chiweenie was diagnosed with tracheal collapse. At 13, her condition is deteriorating with age. To extend her life, I've focused on a nutritious diet, limited exercise, and maintained a calm environment. When she coughs, I gently tilt her head up and soothe her throat. I've ensured a clean air space with a humidifier, avoiding fragrances or smoke. The vet prescribed hydrocodone, an effective cough syrup administered as needed, providing relief while keeping her calm. As the illness progresses, honey doesn't help, hydrocodone works the best. Good luck. I hope this helps!
@anjijack5392 No worries. I also got meds from the doctor, which also helped. I will provide the info when I get home later Pacific time. I promise. Unfortunately, there is no other cure unless you take a risky surgery that's not proven to be successful & very expensive, but at least there's ways to prolong and improve the quality of life without suffering. Keep your head up & if there's ever a need to ask for any advice, I got your back because I understand. Cheers!
I advise you to conduct your own due diligence as I am not a medical professional. Prednisone is often the initial corticosteroid prescribed, typically starting at a dose of 0.25-0.5 mg/kg orally every 12 hours until the cough is under control. Good luck!
Today my 5 years old jorkie had his stent operation for trachealcollapse...he is right now in the hospital in the intensive care...i wish that everything will be better fron know on...he is ill about 5 years know..we havent any other chance only the operation he had many of medication until know...
We have a miniature poodle that has been developing what we think is tracheal collapse but are not 100 percent. Is there a way I can send a short video clip to you or post it for you to look at? Your professional opinion would be very much appreciated this dog is very special and has the best demeanor. We want to make sure he is not misdiagnosed and cared for properly. Tyvm
Yeah! Bunny videos! My bunny has loose stools. I had a fecal float test and put her on probiotics and after a month or two, no change. I read this is the #1 reason people get rid of their rabbits. I have to give her a butt bath once a week and clean her cage and bedding often. It's alot of work. The nearest vet is 2 hours away. 😩
My dog started doing this since she was one year old. She is fourteen now and she is still doing it every once in a while . A friend of mine who lives in costa rica and is a vet saw a video of my dog when she has this episodes and she says is reverse sneazing. Nothing to worry about.😊
Do dogs with collapsing trachea yelp? My dog has been yelping after eating everytime now. She was attacked by a pitbull 2 years ago in the neck. She is a doxipoo. And she would yelp randomly. But now it has been more often. Everytime she eats or drinks
She doesnt have the cough. But she wont open her mouth. She stopped playing with toys once she got attacked. She cant open her mouth to pick them up without it hurting. And she can only eat food if its cut up super small. She is 8 pound dog. She is 13 years old
My mom's dog was misdiagnosed with CHF and on water pills for over 6 months. While Mom was in the hospital and rehab for 3 months the dog wasn't coughing. As soon as my mom came home she started coughing again and now it was constant. Then I noticed any time mom would leave, the dog would stop coughing completely. Until she returned home then right back to non-stop coughing. The vet finally told us it could be tracheal collapse. We backed off the meds and nothing's changed so seems that is what's going on. But why does it stop when her owner leaves and so persistent when she's around?
@@dollymadeson2151 I've already determined the smoking is the initial cause but the stopping and starting is the mystery. It's only when she leaves, not when she's not smoking. And she smokes in a different room. And I'm talking immediately after she leaves she stops coughing(completely) and immediately upon her arrival back she starts again(persistently). So the question is why and how is this happening?
@@KingdomChld My current dog has it. Years ago I had another dog with it and had to be careful with anything with a scent such as air freshner, certain cleaning products which would trigger it. I had to stop wearing perfume and the coughing improved. Does the owner wear perfume or body lotion or use scented body wash, scented clothes detergent, scented hair products which may be triggering it? Worth looking into.
My 15 year old poodle has collapsed trachea, she seems to be worse when she gains weight. She puts weight on in the neck, chest area. She takes hydrocodone pills daily
Dogs with collapsing trachea syndrome WILL soon die from it. The only real hope is trachea replacement surgery. Even if you have to take out a loan or borrow money, the surgery is the only hope. Don't take chances with your baby.
@@DoctorDawson your video is EXCELLENT. I'm quite sure my girl has a collapsed trachea and it is so gut wrenching to watch her "honking" etc. She's up to date with all her shots and is seen quite often at the vet (although we haven't had them address this issue and am a bit surprised they haven't mentioned it either) Unfortunately it's REALLY hard to get an appt right now as vets are sparse around here and we have to drop her off (due to Covid and they are just "squeezing her in between other appts") so she has to wait for hours to be seen 😢 and the soonest we can get her in is 5 days from now. You mentioned honey as a way to help soothe the trachea...do you have a recommendation of amount of honey per lb of my dog (does that make sense?) And is raw unfiltered the best kind? Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video and I look forward to hearing back.
I won't give a specific amount of honey, a teaspoon is going to be just fine even for large dogs, the type I don't really have a huge preference, but raw unfiltered shouldn't be a problem
@@DoctorDawson you are incredible for replying so quickly! I didn't think I'd get a response! So my pup is about 8lb...I'd want to give her less than 1 tsp right? And would I use the honey only when she's having an "attack" or throughout the day? Thank you so much for replying
I give my dog, 10 lbs, a teaspoon of honey with a tiny bit of real butter. It works really good. Vets don’t really seem to know what she has and some say reverse sneezing. I give her 1/2 of a Benadryl every day during allergy season. She always done this reverse sneeze since she was little. She’s 6 now. It wasn’t though. It’s been 1 year since my shepherd died. She had allergies and itching and I gave her allergy treats I bought. The key in my mind is it had probiotics. My little one had to have the same as Molly so I broke off a piece to give to her. The dose per pill was for my 60 lb dog. When she passed I no longer used them. Zoey didn’t have skin problems and wasn’t connecting her little cough or sneeze with allergy season. This spring, around May, she is having a bit of a hard time. She actually sneezes along with this whatever it is. I can hear snotty sounds. I’m trying some different methods to relieve the cough and I just ordered the allergy meds with the probiotics. The honey and big of butter I will likely give this to her all the time when I hear the piggy snort sound. It’s isn’t a goose sound. On videos they sound very different. I’m tired of vets not really helping and it costs so much money. Raw honey and real butter. She won’t lick up the honey without a tiny little amount of butter. I actually gave her butter when this started by itself . Worked beautifully.
Dear Bethany . I make elderberry cough syrup which we Make at home . If you want the recipe pls let me know. It has really helped my dog for the last 12 months. I found the recipe from a Canadian vet who is on you tube
@@sureyyaekinci4630can you post the recipe or give a link? I’d like to try it. Thanks.
Thank you so very much for the tip and info it saved me money and a trip to the vet
Please send me the link to the elderberry cough syrup
Kindly share the receipt ❤
I had to put my chihuahua down because his trachea collapsed and he couldn't breathe 😪
So sorry for the loss of your beloved pet😓
I’m so sorry. Our chihuahua will randomly do this reverse sneeze and choke thing. She will gag but nothing comes out and she also does that piggy sound/snort alot. Worried for her. Not sure what to do.
This is horrible the worst ever I cry everyday, the cough sounds like it hurts… my Joji has tc it’s so sad
FFS why don't you people trying to help simply put up an example of a dog with these problems? Especially if there are different sounds to 'bad' coughs. This is the third vet video i've seen with no example. Thanks for the '0' help!
There is always some challenge with patient privacy in the clinic unfortunately
Agreed. Even an audio recording would have helped. Not sure what privacy issue there would be if it's just the video of the dog. The owner doesn't need to be in it.
My dog pekinguese is about 14yrs and he has tracheal collapse but he has no cough....he has respiratory issue due to white spots on his lungs.....can anyone help me cause I really can't see my baby boy suffering.....pls,pray for him cause I want him back
Prayers! Has the vet suggested albuterol or a broncodialator?
@@karendegraaf1146 Hi doc...what is albuterol or a bronchodilator pls, explain
@@karendegraaf1146how do I give this medication
If the dog only cough when drink wather not when she is running or have collar on only when she drinks what can that be?
Is it always middle age dogs? My dog was diagnosed with a collapsed trachea as a puppy. Which scared me so much that it will reach its worst earlier. He's six now and it has gone from coughing when he plays hard to coughing often even at rest. It's heartbreaking to see. He's been refusing the manuka honey.
No help. Only saying. Go to the vet
What a daft comment. He is a vet and it's an extremely informative video
I have a 8 year old applehead chiuhaha. I give him cbd for this anf it works great. It relaxes him, it mellows out his cough and it works for inflamtion.
Please tell me where to get this? What exactly did you get and where? My Shihtzu is suffering bad and I’ll do anything to help her. She’s on steroids and cough meds but I think CBD might help also. I just don’t know what to get or from where?
@@pagerusVetenarian secrets on RUclips
@@pagerusyes please tell us where to get it.
Get this from your vet. This medicine is not typically for tracheal collapse but for some odd reason it works off label and works well for many. It’s for dogs and I guess cats to relieve motion sickness while riding in a car to stop the feeling of coughing or gagging etc and I guess to calm them but it seems to work for trach collapse. At least it did for my shihtzu and it worked like a miracle. I prayed God would heal her so I believe he did. I saw no side effects. It’s called Cerenia/Maropitant. She takes 16mg a day. And may I say it worked in like a day or two and totally stopped her cough. I give it to her with a big dab of Manuka Honey every day. That honey is the very best honey to use and it’s expensive but its the best. I got mine at Costco. It’s from New Zealand. Use both the honey and this pill for several days and see if this doesn’t quiet down or stop it. Matter of fact I took my little furbaby off after like two weeks and she no longer coughs. It is indeed a miracle healing for her.
The Vet should prescribe it. It’s used for motion sickness but off label it helps trachael collapse. It was a miracle for us. 16 mg pull a day that I have our Shihtzu once a day with a big dab of Manuka honey the best honey you can get from Costco. Please try this.
Cerenia with Manuka honey. I pray it works for anyone who tries it. It was a miracle for us We prayed over her. God heard and answered our prayers. She stopped coughing after 1-2 days and I continued pill for like two weeks and stopped and she no longer takes it. No longer coughs. If she starts back up I will start same remedy.
I know my dog has tracheal collapse and not congestive heart failure because my other dog, RIP, had congestive heart failure and the cough was completely different.
My dog is a chiweenie, about 12 pounds, about 15 years old, and one of the issues besides coughing is incontinence when she is sleeping. It doesn't happen too often, and she won't keep diapers on. I have had a few scares where she has yelped in her sleep and then been unresponsive. So far she has come out of those episodes.
I have to wonder when I should simply let her go.
One odd thing. Last spring I made a car trip from WA state to CO. She didn't cough at all in the car.
I am at my wits end figuring out what to do for her. And from all of the videos I have seen on this subject, there is no real treatment.
She is still very enthused about meal time and treats.
Pls buy some dried elderberry organic. You can make the syrup . It’s healthy and no side effects. Message me if you want the recipe . My dog is 14 and it has helped him
@@sureyyaekinci4630 what's the recipe ,badly needed for my fur baby
ask the vet about an inhaler med is expensive but you can get it from my Canadian drug store
That's odd that you mentioned CO. My pomchi does better there when we visit.
@angelharper2176 , it wasn't CO, she didn't cough during the car ride. Down or back.
I did finally let her go right before Christmas. She had another spell that included a seizure this time, and her last night was just horrible with the coughing. She would maybe get a 10 to 15 minute break from coughing. And the cough was much more severe than before. It was difficult, but I had her for about 16 good years. She started off as my daughter's dog, but once she figured out how to jump on the bed, she chose me. She is back with her good buddy Ralphie now.
I appreciate how you are covering environmental as well as honey 👏🏻
Important that it be raw honey for truest benefit 👍🏻
What about a Chihuahua that coughs only after drinking water? And she sounds audibly wet after eating wet food.
Thank you for this video - answered a lot of questions for us. Our dog was just diagnosed with tracheal collapse and he’s quite senior so lots of concern and questions as we’d never heard of this condition previously. Thanks again!
Do dogs die from this tracheal collapse?
My Jac is 16 and was in the er two days for oxygen.he has trachea collapse n I'm so scared.he's home n on steroids n traded one n breathing beautiful but I'm so nervous.he wants to walk n he wants to bark but when I see him panting a little I think he's gonna get bad again.this just happened for the firstv time.I thought hee had laryngitis venom barking so much but it was the goose honk
Thanks very much, my little Poodle has this , she's now 13, but here lately, its getting just a bit worse. For years it was a now & then cough but now it's 5-6 times a day. But just yesterday, they were outside running around...& barking...
When you talk about the medication, please show them on the screen while you are talking about them so we can take a snapshot of it and possibly use it for our pets. ❤
but then that would make him responsible should anything go wrong after taking the medication.
You should not use any medications unless prescribed by a vet
I'm scared for my Bella😥
Very informative. Thank you for this video.
My dog ONLY coughs when he drinks water. It seems like he chokes with the water and it goes to the wrong pipe. He coughs to the point of vomiting water and foam sometimes. Then he wheezes a little bit and it goes away. We talked to his vet and she excluded collapsed trachea. Should I seek for another medical opinion?
Yes. Please get second opinion
My Dog also coughs when drinking water. Your the first person i've seen that has mentioned this. Was wondering if you got that second opimion yet and if so, what was it ? Hope you see this and respond. I am very worried about my baby girl.
@@miked2125 Hi! My dog is coughing way less since we changed his diet. We found out he was having bad acid reflux and his throat was constantly irritated. That was the reason he was coughing after drinking water. At first, the vet didn’t know the reason but said he did not have collapsed trachea since it would only happen with water. But because he was having vomiting and bloody diarrhea, we changed his diet to H/A (hypoallergenic) and that kind of solved all of his issues. Is your dog presenting any stomach problems? I would say to not panic if she is only coughing with water. It might be just because she drinks too fast or due to another condition such as acid reflux.
@@Luarabello1 Thanks for responding. It means alot. No she doesnt have the puking or bloody stool. She does however have very bad teeth. Missing 3 in top front of mouth. Her gums are red and irriitated, i dont know what im going to do. I cant afford Vet cleanings and price of pulling her teeth. I can't even afford my own dental issues. My teeth are bad from smoking and drinking Mountain Dew for 30 plus years. I only have about 10 teeth left and 6 or 7 of them are cavity filled and some have broken off at the gum line. Next dentist visit will surely mean pulling them all and having to adjust to a denture. But it cost up to $250 for each extraction and have to be done by oral surgeon. I live pay check to paycheck so i can't even go to dentist. I am terrified for me and her. I am afraid i have failed the both of us and the guilt and depression is taking it's toll. Wish me luck and thanks again. All the best to you and your dog.( I am not looking for pitty, just stating the facts.) Sincerly, Mike.
@@Luarabello1 Hi, just wondering if the coughing has stopped now. My 7 month old pup has started coughing. Only after drinking water. 😢
sometimes I wonder of people "read this stuff. sometimes it looks like thyre not looking at the camera.
Thank you for your information. I kept telling my vet for over a year about these odd sounds my dog made especially when drinking water, not necessarily as he drank but randomly afterwards, I asked for xrays and tests but we were also addressing other concerns like his back with compressing areas, a leg that is affected. So it seemed they just didn't want to deal with it. Finally this month she did xrays and compared to last year's and said collapsing trachea and gave me cough suppressants, and that was it. Gus is 11, mixed breed medium sized dog. I want to be the best parent to him because he is such a loving dog to me all these years. He loves to bark, it's his favorite past time. It's super loud, he is part karelian bear dog, and that's their thing really loud non-stop high pitched barking. I even have hearing loss due to this. I worry this is going to exacerbate the issue. So our journey begins. Thank you again.
My little obi started sneezing and reverse breathing hacking 4 months ago at the begining of hayfever season. This would happen almost every 20 min. The vet quoted $3500 to do a myriad of tests because of his age. Including sedation, which he actually died once and had to be paddled back. So just a bit weary. I asked if antihistamine would be ok to try first off. So did this and he is almost back to normal again. So I am wondering if this is allergy related as the vet would have picked up bronchitis or pneumonia on his visit?
What about using CBD oil
I have been to 4 different vets trying to find out what is causing my standard poodles cough None of them seemed to take it seriously and attempted to nail it and even seemed to want to try to find out the cause is. It sounds exactly like your video of the dog with tracheal collapse cough One of the vets said he has a very mild heart issue and left it at that. All the other vets said they don't detect any heart problem He loves to run is 8 yrs old and runs like a greyhound faster than any of the other dogs in the family.Running doesn't seem to bother him at all does not bring on coughing Before he started coughing like he does now his cough sounded like a goose honking now it's like the dog in your video who has tracheal collapse. Is it possible the cleaner I use to do my floors can be the cause of his problem I have tow standard poodles and my nephews goldendoodle and French bull dog are in my house every day and don't have a coughing problem Help anyone who has any suggestions that might help will be appreciated
Dogs with collapsing trachea syndrome WILL eventually die from it. The only real hope is trachea replacement surgery. Even if you have to take out a loan or borrow money, the surgery is the only hope. Don't take chances with your baby.
My 2nd pom had collapsing trachea n later congestive heartfailure after she passed at 13 w medical management i waited 10 yrs & now have a new pom currently she is 9 months old & has never had a collar & unfortunately it seems she has collapsing trachea she is my baby
Its disappointing to have to go down this road again
I love poms but the health issues are a real issue
@@cynthiamartin9993 oh no that is so disappointing
Yes you don’t want to use any strong scents in the house, even perfume. All natural products ❤️🐶 and nothing around neck ever 🙏🏻
I only use white vinegar mixed with water to clean my floors. It's non-toxic for our fur babies and us.❤
Lots of good information in this video! I had to put my 15 year old Bichon to sleep 3 months ago and he had tracheal collapse. He would cough continually, fall down (don't know if it was a seizure or he passed out) and lay on his back and looked like he was swimming, throw up clear fluid etc. Now my female Bichon is coughing and I don't know if this is hereditary or not. What is the prognosis for dogs with this? If they don't have a stent put in will they die from it? It sounds like from the video there are no cures just comfort measures. I hated seeing my boy suffer from this. So sad. 😔
the earlier you can start managing it, the better their long term prognosis, unfortunately there is no cure for this disease :( but most dogs can still live quite a while with it, as long as you can start some of the management techniques sooner than later, and one thing I don't think I mentioned that can make a huge difference is obesity, the heavier a dog is, the more likely they are to have significant tracheal collapse, so if you can work on weight loss, make sure you're not using a collar for walks, and if necessary start appropriate medications with your vet, you can slow down the progression and in a lot of cases they will end up dying from a different disease than tracheal collapse (not always, but often)
Lisalacy, Dogs with collapsing trachea syndrome WILL soon die from it. The only real hope is trachea replacement surgery. Even if you have to take out a loan or borrow money, the surgery is the only hope. Don't take chances with your baby.
@@susiearviso3032who are you?? You on every video pushing this surgery.. why are you trolling
I am so sorry for your loss. We lost our 17 month old frenchy two weeks ago. Absolutely heartbroken. 2 or 3 others have passed or are sick in my street too. Very concerning. Brilliant video, thank you.🙏🏻
@@goodvibes-pw9xlVR Sorry for your loss. So young! Was it from tracheal collapse?
My dog was diagnosed with it . That hydrocordon is what we have him on. Seems to have almost stopped it. Just not sure if dog really has trachea collapse. I think he doesn’t. Time will tell I guess. Great video
No, barrykay, don't waste time on "tips". Dogs with collapsing trachea syndrome WILL eventually die from it. The only real hope is trachea replacement surgery. Even if you have to take out a loan or borrow money, the surgery is the only hope. Don't take chances with your baby.
Dont rely on just One vet. Something that serious, get a 2nd opinion. vets are accurate half the time,imo
It seems my 11 year old great dane has it now dont know what to do
Ugh. I'm so sorry. 😢🙏🏻🫶🏼
It's not unheard of in large dogs, but things like laryngeal paralysis and kennel cough are way more common, I'd see if your vet can take a look at her to know for sure what it is as those things all have a very different prognosis and treatment!
😊 thank u very helpful, found my yorkie's flea collar was just tight enough to make her cough. Many thanks video was very helpful.
Yah you don’t want to have anything around their necks ever ❤️🐶🙏🏻 just give a preventative monthly life trifexis. This sucks so bad for our babies, trachea issues are so common😭
I have to wornder ............. if we had an infant & put a collar on it, would we check the tightness first thing.n there needs to be able to put 2 fingers between the collar & the neck
That is a horrific thumbnail. Kind of insensitive to the owners of of dogs who suffer from tracheal collapse
Totally agree. I just lost my baby girl due to hers collapsing. Yes very insensitive. I won't even watch
I agree. My baby is going through the same thing. I’m not watching the video either. Thumbs down 👎🏿
Ty for being straight forward. My dog is doing this thats why i watch this video.
Just now tried giving her honey. It does give instant relief. Thank you soo much.
Thank you, great vet.
Owners of dogs suffer from tracheal collapse ? That's horrible .
My beagle I was told had trachea collapse. He also has a fatty tumor on his trachea. But another vet said he has conjestive heart failure. How do I know. My dog coughing at night and sometimes in the day. The vet have pills for cough that doesn't work.
Please see another vet my pom had collapsing trachea & then later developed congestive heart failure congestive heart failure is hard to manage & you have to count sodium ect
Prayers
Don't know if you ever resolved this. A simple high quality chest xray will tell you if he has heart failure. Heart failure is a very painful and scary disease for the dog. Vetmedin is the only known drug to reverse the symptoms of an enlarged heart. Can buy you about two years. Definitely.
get a second opinion and don't skip the x ray.
@@realmarsattacksagain Xrays are so expensive.
I ABSOLUTELY APPRECIATE THIS VIDEO., I have been trying to help my Yorkie for bout 9 months already spent 900 on trying to get a diagnosis but two vets two different diagnosis 😢😢now I'm out of money so not sure if trachea or heart😢 but this helps ,I can push on his trachea to help determine.i have done things suggested actually have 3 large humidifiers ,dust regularly and I am not a smoker .it's very confusing to myself and the symptoms his heart was normal size on x-ray and his age ugh 😑 his vet retired so trust is very important in vets ...thank you
I'm glad you had his heart xrayed and that it was negative for heart enlargement. The diagnosis is critical though before any treatment.
You may have to travel a distance to a specialist or an alternative vet but that's your best bet for legitimate advice. If you find a vet that does Chiropractic then they will also be familiar with these treatments. As far as cost, your closest veterinary school will have a clinic that is budget friendly.
I'm very sorry to hear about your finances but unfortunately this is likely to get a lot more expensive as your dog nears end of life. I suggest googling "veterinary funding financial assistance for low income pet owners." I'm not saying you're low-income but those are the correct keywords to find the Websites with non profits.
Our Pug had this problem and it turned out to be an enlarged heart squeezing the trachea. We found out too late to get the proper medication - Vetmedin was being denied to animals during Covid-19. We spent $5000 dollars at many vets not telling us the truth and still lost her. A simple chest xray ($100) was too little too late.
There are several alternative medicine vets on RUclips who talk about these things.
I'm so sorry you've been going through this. I've had a similar experience with vets recently, feeling taken advantage of and left without clear answers. It's important to raise awareness about how private equity firms are buying up veterinary clinics, leading to a decline in care quality in favor of profit. These firms prioritize pushing through as many pets as possible to maximize revenue, often at the expense of our beloved animals' health.
Recently, my dog was diagnosed with an enlarged heart by a vet who seemed quick to prescribe medication at every visit. She even prescribed a thyroid medication that was too strong for my dog, which can damage kidneys. She referred me to another vet she worked with and knew for an ultrasound, who then told me that my dog’s heart didn’t appear enlarged, though she admitted she wasn't a cardiologist. Both places, which shuffled me through with little clarity, were owned by private equity firms.
In an effort to get clarity, I took my dog to a low-cost vet clinic, locally owned and not affiliated with private equity firms. They were shocked by how little the first vet had communicated and done. Their x-ray showed that my dog's heart wasn’t enlarged, and they couldn’t detect the murmur the first vet claimed he had. This vet had even asked another vet in the building if he detects a heart murmur, and that vet had not. But the first vet had told me he had one. The first vet also prescribed a med he didn't really need. The first vet also didn't adequately address anything he was going through.
This experience has made me cautious about using vets owned by private equity firms. For emergencies, I now ensure any vet I visit is locally and independently owned. I've also decided to avoid pharmaceuticals for my dogs whenever possible, focusing instead on natural and holistic remedies to protect their liver and kidneys. Be vigilant about where you take your pets for care-private equity firms can end up costing you a lot without providing the quality care your pets deserve.
Thank you very much. It was very helpful.
My dogs has loud hacking Cough, followed by a retching, usually in the morning. She only does that coughing once everyday. She has been doing this since this March. Does it sound like tracheal collapse…
My dog is a toy poodle, 6.6 pounds. She is only 10 months now🥲
Possibly, it could be something else too, so I'd get her checked if possible by a vet!
@@DoctorDawson thanks, we got check by two vets..We were not able to see issues via X ray, but she produced cough when vets palpated her chest. One vet she said that is tracheal collapse, the other suggested might be infection or allergy… but we have been coughing for 3 months… I am thinking about finding a specialist to further test…while also I do not want her to go through the procedures she does not like again…🥲🥲
@@DoctorDawson I just uploaded a video of her coughing………
Great info! Thank you!
I feel my chi is having a hard time breathing vs. coughing and mostly only at night. Seems it started after grass was sprayed chemicals (apt I live in) 😢
Good point. This explains so much!
Omg. May undiagnosed tracheal collapse cause elevated levels of GDH? I mean could a chronic lack of oxygen due to TC cause liver damage? My 7 yrs old Chi had a bloodwork showing gdh elevated 4-fold above max. normal. AST a bit elevated, all other liver enzymes, albumine etc fine. She has been coughing like this all her life but we had mistaken it for Asthma. During her first year she had like 4-8 coughs/d, since it's like 1-3/d. We thought we had just managed to rule out most asthma triggers - but now I think her trachea might just have grown during that first year to allow for more air flow and for a bit less coughing? She has always been a rather calm dog, not very active. And pulling the leash definitely triggers a cough. Can the liver problem be related to it? Or would that require a much more severe form of TC? Thank you for this video!
Each patient can be different, and I'd talk to your vet about this as they will know your pet the best. However, I would suspect the liver elevationa are most likely a separate problem, but anything is possible!
THANK YOU SIR.
Hi Doc, thanks for the info. My little Bichon Frise is 10 years old and has tracheal collapse and is on low dose prednisolone for an extended period. I cant give her honey bcos she has IBS. Do you have any other suggestions?
That makes it really hard, air quality is huge, so whatever you can do to keep a cool (not hot or cold) clean air where she hangs out can make a big difference
@@DoctorDawson Thanks Doc.. Have you heard of Tylosin and will it help to add to the preds?
@@astridtravasso9361 tylosin is an antibiotic, it probably won't help with tracheal collapse, but you should probably talk to your vet to come up with a plan
Yes, the vet only has the prednisolone solution. I've decided to look into homeopathy. Will update here if i see any improvement 😊
It has recently been founded that liver issues are connected to tracheal collapse 💐❤️🥰🙂🙃
My 6 year Yorkshire has a thin and closing trachea , have panic and sit as experienced breathing difficulties. In way to do surgery is in bad spot, lover in a chest areas my veterinarian said. He is not coughing for last 3-4 weeks but panicking when breathing.
Less active.
Sitting more. Have something and can’t jump a step
What to do?
Is any medicine or massages to help him?
Hard beats heavy and large.
Im not looking to surgery if possible
My dog has had this dince he wss a puppy. Snd i thought an operstion coulf help.
I recently rescued a 4.8 lb male chihuahua. After having him a week he started having a breathing issue. I'm a senior on a budget so can't afford a very visit. He will get an attack at rest not necessarily after being active. I just don't know if it's kennel cough or collapsed trachea. Please help!
if you press their windpipe and they cough, does it mean trecheal collapse?
i think it depends how hard you press. Us humans will cough if u press hard enough
No. He said in the video if you press on it and it indents a little, THEN you can tell it is TA.
We have honey all the time but had no idea we could give it to or for babies. Thank you for this informative video!
I just found out today that my Yorkie "Bailey" has a collapsed trachea and I'm so scared.i saw ur video n I really wud like to learn how to keep him comfortable. He got a shot of steroids tdy. How often should he have steroids with tracheal collapse?I hope u make more videos on this to keep us informed as distress worsen..thank u
Four years ago, my chiweenie was diagnosed with tracheal collapse. At 13, her condition is deteriorating with age. To extend her life, I've focused on a nutritious diet, limited exercise, and maintained a calm environment. When she coughs, I gently tilt her head up and soothe her throat. I've ensured a clean air space with a humidifier, avoiding fragrances or smoke. The vet prescribed hydrocodone, an effective cough syrup administered as needed, providing relief while keeping her calm. As the illness progresses, honey doesn't help, hydrocodone works the best. Good luck. I hope this helps!
@@kimchibator4457I don't know if they'll see your comment, but it helped me. Thank you very much.
@anjijack5392 No worries. I also got meds from the doctor, which also helped. I will provide the info when I get home later Pacific time. I promise. Unfortunately, there is no other cure unless you take a risky surgery that's not proven to be successful & very expensive, but at least there's ways to prolong and improve the quality of life without suffering. Keep your head up & if there's ever a need to ask for any advice, I got your back because I understand. Cheers!
I advise you to conduct your own due diligence as I am not a medical professional. Prednisone is often the initial corticosteroid prescribed, typically starting at a dose of 0.25-0.5 mg/kg orally every 12 hours until the cough is under control. Good luck!
Today my 5 years old jorkie had his stent operation for trachealcollapse...he is right now in the hospital in the intensive care...i wish that everything will be better fron know on...he is ill about 5 years know..we havent any other chance only the operation he had many of medication until know...
My vet could not be definitively tell me what to treat my do with
We have a miniature poodle that has been developing what we think is tracheal collapse but are not 100 percent. Is there a way I can send a short video clip to you or post it for you to look at? Your professional opinion would be very much appreciated this dog is very special and has the best demeanor. We want to make sure he is not misdiagnosed and cared for properly. Tyvm
Yeah! Bunny videos! My bunny has loose stools. I had a fecal float test and put her on probiotics and after a month or two, no change. I read this is the #1 reason people get rid of their rabbits. I have to give her a butt bath once a week and clean her cage and bedding often. It's alot of work. The nearest vet is 2 hours away. 😩
My small poodle (12 years old) has tracheal collapse. Your video reinforced the info I've gotten from her Vet. Thank you.
Glad it helped!
Thank you for the information
Prayers gone Up !!!!!!
My dog started doing this since she was one year old. She is fourteen now and she is still doing it every once in a while . A friend of mine who lives in costa rica and is a vet saw a video of my dog when she has this episodes and she says is reverse sneazing. Nothing to worry about.😊
Do dogs with collapsing trachea yelp? My dog has been yelping after eating everytime now. She was attacked by a pitbull 2 years ago in the neck. She is a doxipoo. And she would yelp randomly. But now it has been more often. Everytime she eats or drinks
She doesnt have the cough. But she wont open her mouth. She stopped playing with toys once she got attacked. She cant open her mouth to pick them up without it hurting. And she can only eat food if its cut up super small. She is 8 pound dog. She is 13 years old
What diagnostic tests did you have done at the vet such as xrays?
My mom's dog was misdiagnosed with CHF and on water pills for over 6 months. While Mom was in the hospital and rehab for 3 months the dog wasn't coughing. As soon as my mom came home she started coughing again and now it was constant. Then I noticed any time mom would leave, the dog would stop coughing completely. Until she returned home then right back to non-stop coughing. The vet finally told us it could be tracheal collapse. We backed off the meds and nothing's changed so seems that is what's going on. But why does it stop when her owner leaves and so persistent when she's around?
Does your mom smoke?
@dollymadeson2151 Oh, that's an excellent question! Now I'm curious, too! 😮 🤔
@@dollymadeson2151 I've already determined the smoking is the initial cause but the stopping and starting is the mystery. It's only when she leaves, not when she's not smoking. And she smokes in a different room. And I'm talking immediately after she leaves she stops coughing(completely) and immediately upon her arrival back she starts again(persistently). So the question is why and how is this happening?
@@KingdomChld My current dog has it. Years ago I had another dog with it and had to be careful with anything with a scent such as air freshner, certain cleaning products which would trigger it. I had to stop wearing perfume and the coughing improved. Does the owner wear perfume or body lotion or use scented body wash, scented clothes detergent, scented hair products which may be triggering it? Worth looking into.
No help, thanks
My 15 year old poodle has collapsed trachea, she seems to be worse when she gains weight. She puts weight on in the neck, chest area. She takes hydrocodone pills daily
Dogs with collapsing trachea syndrome WILL soon die from it. The only real hope is trachea replacement surgery. Even if you have to take out a loan or borrow money, the surgery is the only hope. Don't take chances with your baby.
@@susiearviso3032 Would you stop? Are you a vet? This info isn't even wholly true.
WHERE IS DR. DAWSON!?!?!?
I'm still around, I just have been working 2 jobs and just haven't made time for making more videos right now
That's hard when you have a family! Good to know you're still around though! 😊
@@DoctorDawson your video is EXCELLENT. I'm quite sure my girl has a collapsed trachea and it is so gut wrenching to watch her "honking" etc. She's up to date with all her shots and is seen quite often at the vet (although we haven't had them address this issue and am a bit surprised they haven't mentioned it either) Unfortunately it's REALLY hard to get an appt right now as vets are sparse around here and we have to drop her off (due to Covid and they are just "squeezing her in between other appts") so she has to wait for hours to be seen 😢 and the soonest we can get her in is 5 days from now. You mentioned honey as a way to help soothe the trachea...do you have a recommendation of amount of honey per lb of my dog (does that make sense?) And is raw unfiltered the best kind? Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video and I look forward to hearing back.
I won't give a specific amount of honey, a teaspoon is going to be just fine even for large dogs, the type I don't really have a huge preference, but raw unfiltered shouldn't be a problem
@@DoctorDawson you are incredible for replying so quickly! I didn't think I'd get a response! So my pup is about 8lb...I'd want to give her less than 1 tsp right? And would I use the honey only when she's having an "attack" or throughout the day? Thank you so much for replying