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Hamoth · 09-19-2005, 06:23 PM

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?

09-19-2005, 06:23 PM	#1
Hamoth YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 358	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?