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09-19-2005, 06:23 PM | #1 |
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| CT And Collars I have read and been told over and over again that Yorkies can't wear collars because of Collapsing Trachea problems. However, is this likely to be a problem for a dog with NO history of CT symptoms? Does a collar in any way bring this on? I ask because a person in another forum posed this question. I answered that I never would collar mine, but when I tried to find supporting material, it was all pretty vague. Has there ever been any hard medical science done to show a link or causal relationship between collars and Collapsing Trach? Most of the stories I have heard go like this "I found out the hard way...don't use collars." and "Hey, my vet told me that collars cause this...". That's cool and all, but is there a source that I can point other people to that has some authority behind it? Is there a book about Yorkies where collars are clearly prohibited? |
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09-19-2005, 06:48 PM | #2 | |
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I found this thru google...I am sure that there are other sources too
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09-19-2005, 07:24 PM | #3 |
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| TRACHEA COLLAPSE There can be a weakness in the trachea and if it collapses the dog cannot breathe. Emergency surgery and inserting plastic devices or coils can be done in some cases to keep the dog alive. This can be caused by severe hacking from a cold or it can be a congenital thing. Symptoms -- A loud honking, dry cough. Gasping, unable to breath. http://www.shooterdog.com/alexfaq3.htm#COUGH
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09-19-2005, 08:42 PM | #4 |
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| Well yes, I know what tracheal collapse IS, and I'm one who agrees that collars would seem to lead to it...however I can't find a clear medical source stating (the above examples define it, and one gives a rather mild suggestion and an opinion). I'm looking for something to use to convince others, this would require something like a vet saying "Collar training is the most frequent cause of collapsed tracheas" or even a vet saying "Collars are not safe for Yorkies." I want to convince hard-headed skeptics who think this is hooey. But I've only found a few pieces of anonymous advice inserted more as opinion than fact in all my readings...Look at how much the author here is NOT commiting to their stand: can make a collar a potential health risk. You can do considerable damage by using the wrong tools. We recommend harnesses for most small dogs. Lots of mushy wiggle room in that statement. They say that a callar CAN be a health risk, not that it is. That you can do POTENTIAL damage using "wrong tools". And that they RECOMEND a harness only for MOST small dogs. Finally, who are these people? Just one set of trainers... Now this is enough for me to play it safe...But what about somone who doesn't buy this? |
09-19-2005, 08:51 PM | #5 |
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| Forgot to say THANKS! I AM using the info from the trainer's website since they do say unequivicably "pressure to the neck can cause collapsing trachea in small dogs" which is the most strait forward I've read yet. |
09-19-2005, 08:54 PM | #6 |
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| sp When human's go to the doctor, and they RECOMMEND something or RECOMMEND not to do something, usually this advice is followed So if my vet or another vet would recommend something that is so known about, most people want to follow that advice to prevent something from happening to our precious babies. I dont think any of us here are that "hard headed" about our babys health. So just tell those at the other forum not to be so hard headed and love their lil' furbabies enough to be safe and not use them.
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09-19-2005, 09:35 PM | #7 |
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| This is the same sort of definitive info I was trying to find to support the assertion and widely held belief that it is harmful and risky to breed a yorkie female under 5 lbs. I know it is the popular belief that it should not be done but I couldn't find any authority for it. |
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