My little yorkie, Rose had a collasped trachea. She didn't have the cough but was always panting alot. After having a chest exray it showed that she had a severe collaspe. We were refered to a vet specialist. She had tracheal prosthesis surgery. Her airway was reinforced with prosthetic rings. She takes 25 mil. of theophylline twice to help with her breathing. Rose had the surgery in Sept. 2001. This past Sept. she turned 12. I firmly believe that if she did not have the surgery I wouldn't still have her.
P.S a harness should always be used and not a collar. |