Just because the Vet hasnt seen it, doesnt mean it cant happen....1st of all they
can get a collapse trachea from being intubated, because they are intubated with an endotracheal tube (ET Tube)...via inside the trachea, especially if they dont know how to properly intubate/extubate, as well as esophegeal intubations(but thats another story) and other complications (as w/ any procedure)... thats why I suggest Vet only intubations/extubations....they may get pissy about it, but who cares ur paying for the surgery and he/she IS your furbaby....
Also make sure u get pain meds
and antibiotics post surgery!
I had a tramatic experience with my Daisybear...but thats another rant...LOL