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Originally Posted by John Stelting  Bently, who is almost 1, started making "goose sounds" this weekend and I'm afraid he has a collapsed trachea. He only did it twice all weekend. Once when he was running down a hallway to play with our cat, the other time just before I fed him.
Please say a prayer for him that he will be ok and I won't be losing him... I don't know what I'd do if something happened to him. He is my baby and I love him more than life itself.
If it is a collapsed trachea and is diagnosed early enough what can be do to help him?
He has an appt at his vet next Sat. for his 1 year checkup.
Thanks
John |
My five year old Yorkie, Prince, was diagnosed with having a collapsed trachea almost a month ago. We had gone to a park...he was fine, came home and he had a bath...he was fine, but during the night, my husband and I heard him making a wheezing sound while he was sleeping. This happened while he was trying to inhale. He sounded as if he was having a bad asthma attack. We were at the vet as soon as they opened, had xrays taken, and it was confirmed. Collapsed trachea can only be confirmed with xrays. If, hopefully not, but if Bently has it, there is a surgery that can be done, but it is not 100% effective. Prince was on meds for 12 days. He's off the meds now but we have to watch his excitement level. Sometimes when he barks, it soundsl like he's having difficulty. I pray that your little guy does not have this. Make sure you only use a harness. (Prince has n e v e r used a collar).
Reverse sneezing does not always mean collapsed trachea. I have posted a couple of sites about CT and one member said her dog lived a long, happy life with it.
I hope you have only good news at the vet. Please keep us posted.