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06-30-2016, 02:34 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Olean, ny
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| Collapsed Trachea My 10 month old yorkie has been diagnosed with collapsing trachea. The vet didn't seem to be to concerned about it and didn't offer a lot of advice for treatment. She is scheduled to be spayed next month and I have many concerns. I'm concerned about intubation during surgery, treatment for the collapsing trachea, what to do when she is having these respiratory attacks......etc...... Does anyone here have any experience with this or any advice to offer? |
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06-30-2016, 03:06 PM | #2 |
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| How was she diagnosed? Does she have symptoms? I have had a few CT pups and they usually do ok with routine anesthetic procedures like neuters, spays and dentals.
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06-30-2016, 03:11 PM | #3 |
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| The vet gently massaged her throat, because I told him about these coughing attacks she was having, but it sounds more like a honking noise. When he started massaging her throat, she started doing it again. He said she shouldn't be doing that and when they spay her they will do xrays to see how bad it is and get a baseline. |
06-30-2016, 06:11 PM | #4 |
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| Just lost my precious baby in April to collapsed trachea...he was only 3 years old. It's very serious and I would advise finding a vet that does treat it like a serious condition bc intubation is a concern and can cause more damage. I know this now in hind sight. If my baby had been diagnosed at a you d age like yours, I would insist on not intubating for anything. There must be ways to keep them sedated without it. Best wishes |
06-30-2016, 07:19 PM | #5 | |
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I am so sorry for the loss of your pup. I lost a foster pup due to CT and it was devastating. It is a terrible condition when it is hard to control. I do agree that people should make sure a vet takes things seriously and we should always seek the best care possible. I just hope you won't avoid doing necessary procedures in the future based on this experience with your pup.
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06-30-2016, 10:25 PM | #6 |
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| Don't haven't experienced with this kind of disease before. Hope the vet can find soon the best treatment for your poor pup. Positive thoughts and prayer for you. |
07-03-2016, 03:48 AM | #7 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | The vet didn't say what the long term treatment was for the CT...? That seems odd...
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07-03-2016, 05:08 AM | #8 |
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| I am still wondering how this was diagnosed.
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07-10-2016, 05:36 AM | #9 |
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| Our 11-year old has had CT for about 6 years. We first had x-rays done in 2011, and then a fluoroscopy last summer to determine exactly how severe it had become. It was stage 3, which is considered an 'end stage' - As stage 4 is complete collapse/death. We thought the end was near, but with daily Prednisone, Benadryl and Valium (to control too much excitement - which is the enemy of CT), he has done exceptionally well. He hardly 'honks' at all now, despite being Stage 3. The most current surgery is a stent placement, but it can be very hard on your baby and after researching it thoroughly we decided it is not something we would ever put him through. The cost is anywhere from $4-6k, depending on where you have it done and how many stents are needed (based on how many of the 3 main areas are collapsing). Side note, talk to your vet about Prednisone and possible complications of daily use (some of which can be very dangerous). One of those is Cushing's - which can cause other severe problems, vicious cycle), so please weigh the pros and cons with your vet after determining how severe your pup's case is. In our case, we could not do without the Pred because his trachea was so inflamed from the constant honking. I would absolutely avoid intubation if at all possible. The resulting irritation can be very difficult to overcome afterward. We chose not to have Sam's teeth cleaned due to the danger and he has been fine. My best advice (other than the medication suggestions) is to not let your pup get too excited. Too much excitement can bring on horrible honking attacks. Calm her with soothing words and much love and soft petting. Best to you and your little one. |
07-11-2016, 04:26 AM | #10 |
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| I have had two pups with profoundly collapsed tracheas go under for various anesthetic procedures without any issues at all. While the endo-tracheal tube can irritate, so can infections. With periodontal disease that is left untreated the pup is more prone to infection that will set off CT symptoms. Always important to weigh pros and cons of any decision and have thorough discussions with your vet. I did opt for a specialist for a couple of dentals that were done on CT pups, thinking that they may be more equipped for an emergency, but honestly I think it was overkill. My vet has no issues doing these pups....but, I would say only if they are under control.
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