Does your baby have a collapsed trachea? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Princes mom · 02-20-2009, 05:01 AM

I know there are several posts about this, but I would like to have them in one place. If your baby does, what do you give him/her, what are the reactions to it, how long has he/she had it, and what is your baby's age and weight? What helpful tips do you know?
Thank you.

slcsgh · 02-20-2009, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Princes mom

I know there are several posts about this, but I would like to have them in one place. If your baby does, what do you give him/her, what are the reactions to it, how long has he/she had it, and what is your baby's age and weight? What helpful tips do you know?
Thank you.

Hello, Yeah my little baby has it.... She weights about 4lbs, and she is almost 2 years old. When Haleigh get exicted, its starts. I find by picking her up and rubbing under her neck, and walking her around and looking at trees, or objects in the house, she calms down......Poor girl though, it sounds so bad.......

Princes mom · 02-20-2009, 07:55 AM

What meds has she taken and were there any side affects?

ckuz13 · 02-20-2009, 08:19 AM

My pug Harvee had a collapsed trachea..for his entire 14 yrs of life. I never knew of this..until his life came to an end..The vet x-rayed him and saw that his collapse was so severe that we had to euthanize him. He was 14 and had he been younger he would have qualified for the surgery to correct this. He never wore a collar, always a harness..I always thought he was reverse sneezing..he was a happy little guy and was over all very healthy..I wish another vet would have caught this earlier..but he did live a long life with this condition..ask about the surgery..

slcsgh · 02-20-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ckuz13

My pug Harvee had a collapsed trachea..for his entire 14 yrs of life. I never knew of this..until his life came to an end..The vet x-rayed him and saw that his collapse was so severe that we had to euthanize him. He was 14 and had he been younger he would have qualified for the surgery to correct this. He never wore a collar, always a harness..I always thought he was reverse sneezing..he was a happy little guy and was over all very healthy..I wish another vet would have caught this earlier..but he did live a long life with this condition..ask about the surgery..

Im sooooo sorry to hear about your baby. My little girl has the same condition. They said it wasnt bad enough to do surgrey. They told me no collars, which i have never used from the beginning, i love the harness, and so does she. But im keeping an eye on it.......
To answer your question up above, the vet hasnt advised me of any medications just yet, I think they are just keeping a close eye on it......

ckuz13 · 02-20-2009, 10:09 AM

Thanks..I have a hard time watching Dog Whisperer ..I hate to see those poor dogs on those choke collars..

MadreDeYorkie79 · 02-20-2009, 10:15 AM

How do you know when ur baby has this?

ckuz13 · 02-20-2009, 10:29 AM

I found a good article about the difference between reverse sneezing and trachea collapse..If I can find it I will post it..Reverse sneezing is more like snorting..through the nose..I think the trachea collapse sounds more like a goose cough..or spasms..it gets triggered when they get excited..ie barking..hearing doorbell..its sounds like it is coming more from the throat.

Sandysbabies · 02-20-2009, 12:35 PM

My vet thinks Kayla just has allergies or that it is reversed sneezing. She is a good vet and I trust her but on this I think she is wrong. When Kayla gets really upset or excited it starts. I do like the other poster was saying about just holding her and rubbing her throat gently until she calms down. Its scary. I really hope I am the one thats wrong but in this case I don't think so. Hope your baby does okay. I try not to panic but I over react when anything happens to ours. They are going to give me a heartattack one of these days.

ckuz13 · 02-20-2009, 12:43 PM

I was told this too! but like I said, It wasn't until I had an x-ray taken that they discovered this. They were actually checking for bronchial infection when the trachea showed a collapse...I knew that I had been right..He was doing this since he was a puppy. Had I not done the x-ray, I would have never known..just suspected.

lovespandp · 02-20-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MadreDeYorkie79

How do you know when ur baby has this?

The only way to know is xrays.

143julz · 02-20-2009, 06:44 PM

I'M FEELING LIKE A BAD MOMMIE NOW READINGF UP ON THE LATEST THREADS...

My Julz swallowed a fish hook when she was 4yr old, went through extensive med. care and corrections at the time and has lived a good life for almost the ripe age of 15...
i know wonder if she didn't suffer form a case of this as well.. every time she got excited for walks, other dogs, or people in general she would almost go into rages of what sounded like "hyperventilating or gasping 4 air".

I brushed this off as built up scar tissue, since the DR explained that's what would happen as a result of saving her life????
Hummm.....not that it matters now b/c she is over the RB and enjoyng herself, but, that's how my mind work??
THOUGHTS????

ckuz13 · 02-20-2009, 07:43 PM

Don't feel bad..I worked for a vet for a long while..and still missed the signs..of course he was a pug and I figured he was half pig..and snorting was normal for him..jk..he had a happy life, he was my little prince..when you know better you do better...I played the guilt game in my head over this, but I know, I would have done anything to heal him had I known..I was the best Mom he could have ever had..and I am sure you are too!

Princes mom · 02-22-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MadreDeYorkie79

How do you know when ur baby has this?

Prince was wheezing, very loudly. It sounded like a person having a bad asthma attack. He was very lethargic, but his tongue nor gums were blue.
This condition is confirmed with x-rays.

Princes mom · 02-22-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandysbabies

My vet thinks Kayla just has allergies or that it is reversed sneezing. She is a good vet and I trust her but on this I think she is wrong. When Kayla gets really upset or excited it starts. I do like the other poster was saying about just holding her and rubbing her throat gently until she calms down. Its scary. I really hope I am the one thats wrong but in this case I don't think so. Hope your baby does okay. I try not to panic but I over react when anything happens to ours. They are going to give me a heartattack one of these days.

I understand.

02-20-2009, 05:01 AM	#1
Princes mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,566	Does your baby have a collapsed trachea? I know there are several posts about this, but I would like to have them in one place. If your baby does, what do you give him/her, what are the reactions to it, how long has he/she had it, and what is your baby's age and weight? What helpful tips do you know? Thank you. __________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much.

02-20-2009, 07:55 AM	#3
Princes mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,566	What meds has she taken and were there any side affects? __________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much.

02-20-2009, 10:15 AM	#7
MadreDeYorkie79 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Springfield Posts: 69	Trachea How do you know when ur baby has this?

02-20-2009, 10:29 AM	#8
ckuz13 YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 351	I found a good article about the difference between reverse sneezing and trachea collapse..If I can find it I will post it..Reverse sneezing is more like snorting..through the nose..I think the trachea collapse sounds more like a goose cough..or spasms..it gets triggered when they get excited..ie barking..hearing doorbell..its sounds like it is coming more from the throat. Last edited by ckuz13; 02-20-2009 at 10:30 AM.

02-20-2009, 06:44 PM	#12
143julz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,294	I'M FEELING LIKE A BAD MOMMIE NOW READINGF UP ON THE LATEST THREADS... My Julz swallowed a fish hook when she was 4yr old, went through extensive med. care and corrections at the time and has lived a good life for almost the ripe age of 15... i know wonder if she didn't suffer form a case of this as well.. every time she got excited for walks, other dogs, or people in general she would almost go into rages of what sounded like "hyperventilating or gasping 4 air". I brushed this off as built up scar tissue, since the DR explained that's what would happen as a result of saving her life???? Hummm.....not that it matters now b/c she is over the RB and enjoyng herself, but, that's how my mind work?? THOUGHTS???? __________________ Dudley Doo and Dexter too!!! RIP (12/93-10/08) MY LIL JULZ!!! Last edited by 143julz; 02-20-2009 at 06:47 PM.

02-20-2009, 08:19 AM	#4
ckuz13 YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 351	My pug Harvee had a collapsed trachea..for his entire 14 yrs of life. I never knew of this..until his life came to an end..The vet x-rayed him and saw that his collapse was so severe that we had to euthanize him. He was 14 and had he been younger he would have qualified for the surgery to correct this. He never wore a collar, always a harness..I always thought he was reverse sneezing..he was a happy little guy and was over all very healthy..I wish another vet would have caught this earlier..but he did live a long life with this condition..ask about the surgery..

02-20-2009, 10:09 AM	#6
ckuz13 YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 351	Thanks..I have a hard time watching Dog Whisperer ..I hate to see those poor dogs on those choke collars..

02-20-2009, 12:35 PM	#9
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	My vet thinks Kayla just has allergies or that it is reversed sneezing. She is a good vet and I trust her but on this I think she is wrong. When Kayla gets really upset or excited it starts. I do like the other poster was saying about just holding her and rubbing her throat gently until she calms down. Its scary. I really hope I am the one thats wrong but in this case I don't think so. Hope your baby does okay. I try not to panic but I over react when anything happens to ours. They are going to give me a heartattack one of these days.

02-20-2009, 12:43 PM	#10
ckuz13 YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 351	I was told this too! but like I said, It wasn't until I had an x-ray taken that they discovered this. They were actually checking for bronchial infection when the trachea showed a collapse...I knew that I had been right..He was doing this since he was a puppy. Had I not done the x-ray, I would have never known..just suspected.

02-20-2009, 07:43 PM	#13
ckuz13 YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 351	Don't feel bad..I worked for a vet for a long while..and still missed the signs..of course he was a pug and I figured he was half pig..and snorting was normal for him..jk..he had a happy life, he was my little prince..when you know better you do better...I played the guilt game in my head over this, but I know, I would have done anything to heal him had I known..I was the best Mom he could have ever had..and I am sure you are too!