My Molly has a Collapsed Trachea - Page 3 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

SandyTXn · 03-02-2006, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

Judith - I can't offer help but I want to say I'm so sorry and hope she has no more episodes like that - poor baby she sounds like her life BEFORE you was horrible.....

what a good person you are for loving and taking care of her.....Bless her heart - I hope she's going to be ok....

Ditto.........wonderful words! I wish you the best and your little furbaby.
I am so glad you have her. HUGS

Kate · 03-04-2006, 01:17 AM

I just found this site, and wish you the very, very best.

I think my almost 4 year old Yorkie may be leaning towards trachea problems, but I pray I am wrong.

This is a girl who never barks. I decided to tape her while out one day, (she is seldom home as my parents grand dog sit alot too),
and was horrified at all the barking and panting she does.

So, when I read these sites it says to keep the animal calm.
Now I worry about being gone constantly, as this surely cannot be a good thing for her to carry on like this.

I wish you the best. Lots of prayers coming your way.

It sounds like she is doing OK, and I am so glad to hear that.

yrkeys · 03-11-2006, 03:06 PM

You might try rolling up a tea towel and let her use it as a pillow. also, children's Benadryl maybe 1/2 cc 2x a day could help her. I had a tiny little guy who came to me with Kennel cough and an internest finally got him through that but a year later his trachea collasped in 2 places as a result of the KC:-( The great part was that he never knew he was sick he was 2&1/2# of total spunk. I know your Molly is a love from what you've said about her. Also, if your vet is an internest maybe he could give you some dexamethosone to have on hand to give her an injection if she starts going down on you again, I used it on several occasions, but it would have to be at his/her discretion. I would have lost him w/o it. Plus I was able to get o2 for him and used that on occasion. It was a labor of love, but I'd do it all over again for him. He lived 4 years and passed with a heart attack, thank goodness it was quick. Good luck with your baby, hopefully some of this is helpful for information for you if nothing else. Oh, a nebulizer would be good too. I don't know where you live, but she's best in a cool enviornment...not cold, but hot weather is bad it seems.

Mary

Judith · 03-21-2006, 03:43 AM

Molly had Xrays and I was able to view the collapsed trachea--it flattens out as it nears the thoracic area. It is the inoperable kind, as I was told by the first Vet, but you always hold out hope. Also, her heart is really enlarged so she is now on heart medicine. I believe all the prayers from this group have helped her. She is such a little trooper- you would never know she was sick. If I mention the word "Walking" those little ears stick straight up and she is ready! How lucky I am to have her for another day or another year.
I pray for all the little Fur Babies with health problems. This forum has really helped us.

Annadoodle · 03-21-2006, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Judith

Molly had Xrays and I was able to view the collapsed trachea--it flattens out as it nears the thoracic area. It is the inoperable kind, as I was told by the first Vet, but you always hold out hope. Also, her heart is really enlarged so she is now on heart medicine. I believe all the prayers from this group have helped her. She is such a little trooper- you would never know she was sick. If I mention the word "Walking" those little ears stick straight up and she is ready! How lucky I am to have her for another day or another year.
I pray for all the little Fur Babies with health problems. This forum has really helped us.

Judith...I just saw this thread....I'm sending you..and Molly a Huge Hug...

These little dogs are so very special...and I'm wishing Molly many more yorkie days to enjoy~

Lisa Nicole · 03-21-2006, 06:18 AM

I pray that she continues to do well!!

Lis

DSchulte · 03-22-2006, 11:55 AM

Sorry to hear about Molly, and everyone else's poor doggies. It is so hard to lose something that you love. I just found out today that my puppies mom has a mild case of collapsed trachea when she gets excited. I am wondering how old dogs usually are before might show up if my puppy inherited it? I just wanted to say the information on this website as well as the people who care enough to help are wonderful, can't say enough about what I read here! Thanks.

03-04-2006, 01:17 AM	#32
Kate YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 747	I just found this site, and wish you the very, very best. I think my almost 4 year old Yorkie may be leaning towards trachea problems, but I pray I am wrong. This is a girl who never barks. I decided to tape her while out one day, (she is seldom home as my parents grand dog sit alot too), and was horrified at all the barking and panting she does. So, when I read these sites it says to keep the animal calm. Now I worry about being gone constantly, as this surely cannot be a good thing for her to carry on like this. I wish you the best. Lots of prayers coming your way. It sounds like she is doing OK, and I am so glad to hear that. __________________ Kate & Sadie If it's not a Yorkie, it's just a dog.

03-21-2006, 03:43 AM	#34
Judith Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 12	Trip to the Vet for Molly Molly had Xrays and I was able to view the collapsed trachea--it flattens out as it nears the thoracic area. It is the inoperable kind, as I was told by the first Vet, but you always hold out hope. Also, her heart is really enlarged so she is now on heart medicine. I believe all the prayers from this group have helped her. She is such a little trooper- you would never know she was sick. If I mention the word "Walking" those little ears stick straight up and she is ready! How lucky I am to have her for another day or another year. I pray for all the little Fur Babies with health problems. This forum has really helped us.

03-21-2006, 06:18 AM	#36
Lisa Nicole Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 138	I pray that she continues to do well!! Lis __________________ Jackson & Logan's Mommy

03-11-2006, 03:06 PM	#33
yrkeys Yorkie Talk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CA Posts: 7	You might try rolling up a tea towel and let her use it as a pillow. also, children's Benadryl maybe 1/2 cc 2x a day could help her. I had a tiny little guy who came to me with Kennel cough and an internest finally got him through that but a year later his trachea collasped in 2 places as a result of the KC:-( The great part was that he never knew he was sick he was 2&1/2# of total spunk. I know your Molly is a love from what you've said about her. Also, if your vet is an internest maybe he could give you some dexamethosone to have on hand to give her an injection if she starts going down on you again, I used it on several occasions, but it would have to be at his/her discretion. I would have lost him w/o it. Plus I was able to get o2 for him and used that on occasion. It was a labor of love, but I'd do it all over again for him. He lived 4 years and passed with a heart attack, thank goodness it was quick. Good luck with your baby, hopefully some of this is helpful for information for you if nothing else. Oh, a nebulizer would be good too. I don't know where you live, but she's best in a cool enviornment...not cold, but hot weather is bad it seems. Mary

03-22-2006, 11:55 AM	#37
DSchulte Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Yakima, WA, USA Posts: 32	Sorry to hear about Molly, and everyone else's poor doggies. It is so hard to lose something that you love. I just found out today that my puppies mom has a mild case of collapsed trachea when she gets excited. I am wondering how old dogs usually are before might show up if my puppy inherited it? I just wanted to say the information on this website as well as the people who care enough to help are wonderful, can't say enough about what I read here! Thanks.