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Originally Posted by Jennayrich  Hi all — last year we found out the 2 year old yorkie mix we rescued has collapsed trachea. Took several tests until we found a vet specialist who did a fluoroscopy on her and saw that the rings around her trachea weren't as strong as they should be. Her case was determined to be mild and she was put on Lomotill (cough suppressant) to keep her from coughing. We were also told to keep her in the AC, use a harness, and limit her exercise/playtime. Now she's 3, and it seems her CT has progressed and gotten worse because she's had some coughing fits even with her Lomotil. Her vet prescribed Theophylline to add to her medicine regimen, but it doesn't seem like she's reacting very well to it, and it's not completely controlling her cough either.
Was wondering if anyone else has gone through this, and how you've coped with it. I'm very worried and upset and constantly on edge, because she's so young and already having these issues. It's hard to be thinking about your dogs fate, and wondering how long we'll have with her, when she's so young and had a pretty hard life before we were able to rescue her. I'd love to hear from anyone whose had to deal with this, or if you know of any support groups out there. Thank you so much. |
I have been around champion yorkies close to two decades, breeding them and have so much fun. Ball chasing, being funny. They are the best loving dog you can have.
All of them generally speaking show signs of a partial-collapsed trachea, think of it. They are extremely small but so cute. Also they get allergies; coughing, sneezing, hacking
I have a neighbor next door when we walk by his house, buddy starts coughing like there is no tomorrow. The neighbor has a ton of trees, flowers that overfill his yard and he is constantly grooming them not to mention a good wind hits Mr. buddy too
My daughter took my buddy to a doctor in San Francisco, did that ever cost me some bucks. He recommended putting a shunt in to help him breath better $$$$$$ Buddy was four years old then.
I take him to a vet in Sonoma, CA that has been treating him since he was a pup and he says he is fine. This vet has so many clients lined up and this is a very expensive neighborhood. Not to mention an extremely loving vet.
Buddy is eight years old and runs 4 miles with me about three to four times a week. He also has a habit of not only coughing when he has allergies but when he wants attention or is bored. Trust me they know when daddy is concerned and will spoil him rotten. You can always tell because the tail is going like a rotor on a helicopter they are so happy you are paying attention to them.
I asked the receptionist at the vet. How old of a yorkie have you seen in your office? 16 years old. Did he have a trachea Shunt? NO. I’ve actually hear someone tell me that their grandmother had one that was 18 years old
My thoughts are if you keep him healthy with plenty of exercise and play. He will cough at start up a little, that’s alright. But if he has a choking cough or if he appears lethargic or does not eat take him to a vet right away.
I was a worry wart for a long time. Mr. Buddy has breed many times with other AKC yorkies females and I owe him. Not to mention how absolutely he adores me and I he.
We have a small breed and a partial collapsed trachea one of their many traits. Most do just fine without major expensive surgery. I use an air purifier around the house to keep the pollen out of the air and it works perfectly.
Good luck with your prize and they will be just fine.
Feel free to let me know if you have any more issues or questions