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02-28-2015, 09:04 AM | #16 |
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| I don't think they even got to the point where they put the tube down her throat yet. They were too scared. But I am definitely checking into other vets bc I haven't been real pleased with mine for a while now. |
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02-28-2015, 09:39 AM | #17 | |
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The trachea is made from cartilage rings and muscle. Those rings and muscles can become weak from many factors. Some dogs that have preexisting issues involving their trachea may become irritated from the placement and removal of the tube even after a minor procedure like a dental. Most likely the coughing is a Laryngospasm. To state the vet damaged the trachea due to a post anesthesia cough is misinformed. The OP was given steroids and the issue eventually went away. Which would indicate the trachea was irritated and not damaged. X-Ray's are the first, cheapest and quickest look at a trachea. If these show a CT other types of procedures can be used such as fluoroscopy or endoscopy for a more detailed look inside of the trachea. Endoscopes are used routinely in ENT surgery to give the surgeon a good view inside the trachea. Fluoroscopy can also be used as well to visualize the trachea. All are a mute point since the OPs dog has since recovered with a dose of steroids.
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02-28-2015, 09:44 AM | #18 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL
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| Part of the issue with premeds for surgery is they relax the muscles including the muscles in the trachea. This is most likely the reason that they could not procedure with the dental. In my previous post, I mentioned other ways for a vet to look inside the trachea. When you say "eventually she will have to have surgery" what are you referring to? Tracheal surgery or a future dental?
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