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Help me solve this Mystery, pls! Hi everyone: First I want to say how lucky we are to have each other to go to when something serious occurs with our babies. Little Lily, Michael, and I are so glad we have our yorkietalk.com family to consult during the confusing times!! My question is this: Can anyone tell me the difference between reverse sneezing and a collapsed trachea? I have read all the old posts and various exterior websites to gain some color, but they sound EXACTLY the same to me. Has anyone experienced any of this firsthand? Thx for your help, as always! :) |
GLAD you asked that question!! We have worried ever since the first time we heard Toto do this and it scared us spittless!! I still don't know if there is a way for "laymen" to tell, but our vet kept assuring us it was no problem and although we trust her completely ... we took Toto down to Denver and they checked her inside/out! The vet there said it was indeed reverse sneezing and there was absolutely nothing wrong with her trachea. It wasn't until then that we really stopped worrying about it. However, we still are very careful of her little neck! "Old habits die hard!" ;) |
I think reverse sneezing is more of a "snort" sound and collapsed trachea is more of a "honking" cough (unable to breath). One way to tell is to cover your Yorkies nostrils with your finger when they are hacking. If that stops it they are reverse sneezing. |
Covering their nostrils is a good idea. My pup is always reverse sneezing and I am always worried it is something else. Thanks |
What causes a collapsed trachea? It is somethig they are born with like a defect, or is it something they can aqquire? Sorry stupid question probably but I would like to know. |
Collapsing trachea is a genetic defect in some small breeds. Even if your yorkie doesn't have it, you should be careful of too much pressure on their little throats. IMO |
collapsing trachea My vet told me it is something that develops in the womb. Particularly in tiny dogs, where the momma's belly is too tiny to fit all of the puppies and they are somewhat "smooshed" during development. That can cause a collapsing trachea.... Maybe I should have her checked out.... Thanks everyone! |
What happens if a dog does have a collapsed trachea? Like what daily effects? it's so easy to worry about these babies! |
I have found some very good info on line. One site that I refer to all the time is the one that Terri Shumski answered the questions. Am I allowed to put the addy on this forum? There are many breeder web sites that include the info. Or, vet sites. The explanation of the collapsing trachea is not simple but it is not something that occurs due to crowding in the womb. The cartilage rings that hold traches open should be ROUND and firm. In a collapsing trachea, the rings are more oval and too FLEXIBLE allowing the surfaces of the trachea to stick together and collapse, especially with exertion. There is a new surgical procedure being tried at the PA vet school but I don't know if it is available to the general public or still in the testing phase. |
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Is this the site you meant? Is has been a wealth of information for me. http://www.shooterdog.com/alexfaq.htm |
So what's wrong with them when they make a gagging sound (like an adult when they are about to throw up)? Is that kennel cough? |
tilly has a collasped trachia, and the way my vet explained it to me. was it is like the trachia is a paper straw that has collasped. when they get excited it brings on the coughing and it sometimes can be very scarry because it seems like she wont be able to get her breath back. Also I read some where :confused: that it could also happen during A surgery procedure when they are being sedated for a pending surgery,teeth cleaning, etc.. I remember checking the definition of collasped trachia I wish I could remember where I read this I do believe on line, because it seemed to appear right after tillys teeth cleaning and her diagonosis with cushings? :confused: should I find it I will post it! Sammy has reverse sneezing and I brought it up to my vet last week visit, and she said it was allergies :confused: So I guess there are many explanations for both issues! :confused: |
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Yes, I would like to know this also...Ruby does this hacking sound, too...she is bigger at 15lbs, but I guess that is still "small" Also, my Mom's Catahoula Leopard Dog (35 lbs.) does that honking sound sometimes...sometimes with no excitement...but she is obviously large....could this be the same thing? The vet said something about "Asthma-like" |
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Aimee, that is the site. I have sent so many people to it BEFORE I interview them as a potential puppy parent. I loved Terri and her help and I am so happy that they have kept her Alex\'s FAQ on the site. There was a site- GoldenRay Yorkies that also was very informative. I am not sure if it is still up and running. We need to learn everything we can about our breed. Vets are not always current on their info of ways to treat specific problems in toy breeds... |
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