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12-26-2007, 11:47 AM | #1 |
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| Collapsing Trachea Update I took McKenzie to the vet last week because she was having attacks that seemed like reverse sneezing when she would drink water or get too excited and I was worried it was CT. The vet pressed on her throat and said McKenzie didn't cough, and usually a dog with CT does. She gave me some pills basically to keep her lungs open and clear and said to give her 1/4 pill every day. I haven't given her the pills because she only has this happen once/twice every few days, but she just had a major one where her eyes were watering she was honking and her sides were heaving and she couldn't catch her breathe. I usually put her on my lap when this happens and gently massage the sides of her throat until it subsides. I'm really scared though. My vet didn't seem to think it necessary to do any additional testing, and she IS a good vet and I do trust her, but I'm just not sure what to do. She's supposed to be getting spayed in 2 weeks and I'm afraid to have it done w/her coughing issues and am unsure if the meds are just a band aid. Should I insist on having a more detailed test done? I'd really appreciate any help on this, I just don't know what to do and I'm terrified... |
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12-26-2007, 12:09 PM | #2 |
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12-26-2007, 12:40 PM | #3 |
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| I have the same issue with Jambo! I have taken him to the vet twice. The first time, I thought it was kennel cough. The vet said no and prescribed some cough medicine. He does not do this every day but when I have noticed it is when he takes in a lot of water or gets excited running around. The second time, different vet said it may be a minor cough/cold...just give it time. I thought it may be some sort of allergy as I noticed him licking his paws all the time as well. The first vet said no to that as well. I tried switching him to a raw diet just in case it was allergies. I am very concerned. He is healthy in every other way. I keep seeing things about it from others but no solution. I am thinking of getting chest x-rays done. |
12-26-2007, 03:51 PM | #4 |
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| Zoe does this sometimes too. Almost always after she's had a big drink of water. My vet also said she didn't seem to think it was collapsing trachea either but I'm wondering if I should pursue more testing as well. |
12-26-2007, 05:20 PM | #5 |
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| barbie also does this... not very frequently but every once and a blue moon. thats why i dont think its a cold it'll happen twice then not happen again for weeks? the vet also told me she didn't think it was a CT?! she gave her antibiotics and sent us home? i guess the reasoned i haven't had her back yet is because its few and far between but now i'm also wondering if i should pursue more testing seems common??
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12-26-2007, 05:25 PM | #6 |
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| Did your vet take xrays? That has to be done along with a physical exam to diagnose a collapsed trachea. http://www.peteducation.com/article....&articleid=410 |
12-26-2007, 06:25 PM | #7 | |
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I think that I'm just going to have to flat out tell them I want further testing done. Her coughing episode today scared me so badly. I was able to calm her down and rub her throat gently so that she was able to catch her breathe and take a regular breath again. It was so scary to see her struggling and her sides heaving, with that honking noise she makes. Her eyes were watery when she was finished and she looked just exhausted. This happens maybe once to twice every few days. I'm literally to the point where I'm afraid to leave her home in case she has an attack. If I have to go anywhere she has a sitter stay with her and I've taught them how to gently massage her neck in case she starts to cough. It's just terrifying. I think because I have asthma I know how it feels to be breathless and scared like that and it's just absolutely terrifying to see her go through those little attacks. It's awful. | |
12-26-2007, 06:36 PM | #8 | |
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My wonderful vet told me a long time ago that "Mother always knows best". You live with her and have seen these attacks firsthand. Even if it is only for your piece of mind, I'd either insist on more testing or get a second opinion. | |
12-27-2007, 07:19 AM | #9 | |
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I think you're right. I'm going to insist on having further testing done if only for me feeling better about the situation. I hope it ends up being good news for us <3 | |
12-27-2007, 08:09 PM | #10 |
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| RE: collapased treacheas hi my name is sharon i have 2 teacup yorkies.. CHYNA AND PIA CHYNA IS 4 PONDS, AND PIA (BABYGIRL) is 2.3 ponds they both have collasped treacheas plus the cough.. my vet has given me TOBATROL FOR THE COUGHING AND TREACHEA AND ROBITUSSIN DM (HUMAN) FOR THE COUGH..BOTH HAVE HELPED TRAMENDASLY1.of course ask your vet for dosage instruction,, ~sharon~ |
12-27-2007, 08:12 PM | #11 |
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| also besides the throat rubbing, blow gently in her face (not hard) that will help also,,, shay |
01-02-2008, 10:23 PM | #12 |
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| My dog coughs from CT, he didn't cough from the vet pressing, but the x ray clearly showed where the windpipe narrows... get an x ray, they aren't too expensive.... this is also a baseline to see in time if it progresses to a worse situation....
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01-03-2008, 10:38 AM | #13 |
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| Did they tell you how to fix the problem? |
01-03-2008, 12:31 PM | #14 |
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| CT is an anatomy problem, there is no cure. The windpipe actually is narrowed in an area. There is medicine to help control it and there is radical surgery that may help for when the condition is critical and depending on have far down the narrowing is in the neck/chest area. Weight is a huge issue in relieving the symptoms, if the dog is heavy, the fat pushes in on the windpipe. The CT is like a straw you suck one end and and stop the other end with your finger and the straw flattens and nothing passes. When this happens, the dog coughs and that can trigger more excitement which will perpetuate the episode--some may even pass out from lack of air. Also look for blue gums indicating lack of air in bad episodes. CT episodes usually come on when the dog is excited/breathing heavy or from drinking cold water causing a tickle that starts a cough and gets the pet anxious. Usually their symptoms come on later in life, but my pup showed it at 3 years old. Allergies can also bring on the CT cough more. We are lucky, our friend is our vet and she takes wonderful care of our animals...
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01-03-2008, 12:37 PM | #15 |
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| PS The medicine Chachi takes is Butorphanol-one before bedtime. Each case is different, some dogs need it daily, whereas my Chachi has problems with the cough on and off. In the past week he is coughing, so he is getting the pill. he is also over weight by at least 3-5 lbs and has put on more weight in the past month as the weather grew cold here. He is litterbox trained, so he doesn't get out for walks or in the yard like he should. I know I must get out and walk him more now, but the temp today was 15 and I am afraid the chilled air could stir up some coughing.
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