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jennyts · 12-27-2007, 10:45 AM

I just bacame a proud owner of a Yorkie, I love my Lil Man so much, his name si CoCo,

I didnt think That little thing could bring so much joy into my life, but he has it gives me something to look forward to come home to....And my fiance loves him too... Well yesterday night my poor thing started to cough as if he had a hairball stuck in his troath and then he was spitting out some clear mucus or something like that... the poor thing i was so worried,

b/c i dont know what i was, well my fiancee spended most of the night up with him taking care of him, making sure he was ok and taking care of him, when i woke up this morning to get ready for work my fiancee and my Coco were both sleeping on the couch and coco was laying on his chest, i wish i had my camera with me at that moment b/c it was priceless picture....Well i had my fiancee rushed coco to the vet this morning the vet calle me back just to let me know that Coco has collapsed trachea???

What the Heck is that?????

Yes i have tried to reseach that but why does it happen and now what? does he need surgery? No idea.... All i know is that i dont want anything happening to my baby....

WISH ME LUCK....

MIZBROWN · 12-27-2007, 10:48 AM

So, sorry to hear that... Im by far not an expert and have no idea what it is or does. Im sure someone will reply soon with some info on it...Cause I'd sure like to know. Hope your baby has a speedy recovery

Anna Banana · 12-27-2007, 10:51 AM

Its very common in yorkies because of their delicate little throats. Try doing a search, I know there is a lot of threads about it here.

In a nutshell, I believe it can develop from either inheriting it genetically, or from damage occuring from being walked on collars, etc. It is pretty straightforward, the trachea collapses, making it difficult to breath and causing the hacking that you noticed.

Talk to your vet about the possibilities of surgery, I think it depends on the severity of the case. You might also consider a second opinion on this option, as I believe vet opinion can vary on this issue.

You should be able to find a lot of information, and many people have experience with this here on yorkietalk. They will offer excellent advice.

jennyts · 12-27-2007, 10:59 AM

Well Im off work to see the Vet and pick up my Lil Man, let's see what the doctor says!!!!

PANAMA69 · 12-27-2007, 11:09 AM

I hope your little man feel better soon, I do agree in a second opinion just for a peace of mind. Your bf is such a nice guy for caring for him

Amy81 · 12-27-2007, 06:06 PM

Welcome to YT!!!

GG3 · 12-27-2007, 06:13 PM

Sad to say Welcome to YT at this time. I hope he is ok. I have a family friend who had yorkie's all her life and told me to watch out for it. Please keep us updated on Coco

jennyts · 01-28-2008, 09:33 AM

So he is fine about the Collapesed Traquea part of it, we have learned to dealt with it, instead of a collar i got him a harnes wich works perfect(reminds me i have to buy a new one b/c last weekend he chew it and broke it, those baby teeth are very sharp he also took a love bite at my mom and made her bleed now she is scared of him... its kind of funny) now we are dealing with acid reflux, I'm giving him some pepcid ac and it seems to help and i think found the source of the problem and it sucks for him the DINGO BONES it looks like when i give him one its when he starts feeling bad and its always in the middle of the night, Im sorry for him but now no more Dingo Bone treats...
Besides that he is doing great we will be starting puppy classes in a couple of weeks since the chewing is getting out of hand... i have to keep my shoes off his reach....I got him a shirt this weekend that says Wanna Be Doberman and one that says Tiny Dog HUGE Attitude....he loves wearing those things.

Mizzrosa · 01-28-2008, 09:44 AM

give him wellness treats they are small but i still break them up for martini and they are healty and she loves them...im glad he is ok and welcome to the site

Sweetums · 01-28-2008, 09:46 AM

Try the Everlasting Treat Ball, the smallest you can get. You can get refills for it in different flavors. That has helped us with the chewing problem. They chew as a stress and energy release. I also found dried fish skins from Iceland online that are great chews. This is what they give dogs in Iceland. They are thin and tough so they don't tear apart and they give your dog some omega fatty acids from chewing on them.

nikkinack · 01-28-2008, 09:58 AM

I hope your pup is feeling better.

hha · 01-28-2008, 11:15 AM

http://vetsurgerycentral.com/tracheal_collapse.htm

hha · 01-28-2008, 11:16 AM

Did you get a one year health gurantee with your puppy? if so, i would think the breeder would have to take care of it.

jennyts · 01-30-2008, 11:46 AM

So the Vet said im just crazy and paranoid... and i agree the last time i had a dog i was 8 and really i dont remember taking so much care of her my lil french pooddle, but now im just freaked out anything that he does worries me and the Vet said to stop it.... he is fine and healthy and to just STOP it...
what does he know...im sure he has cats and not dogs...

txrosegirl · 01-30-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jennyts

So the Vet said im just crazy and paranoid... and i agree the last time i had a dog i was 8 and really i dont remember taking so much care of her my lil french pooddle, but now im just freaked out anything that he does worries me and the Vet said to stop it.... he is fine and healthy and to just STOP it...
what does he know...im sure he has cats and not dogs...

your VET said that?!?!?!? wow, i would be upset about that!

are you in plano, texas? i used to live there and just moved a couple miles south and am in dallas

...i hope we do not have the same vet because i am going to want to find a new one!

12-27-2007, 10:45 AM	#1
jennyts YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: plano Posts: 9	My CoCo is Sick I just bacame a proud owner of a Yorkie, I love my Lil Man so much, his name si CoCo, I didnt think That little thing could bring so much joy into my life, but he has it gives me something to look forward to come home to....And my fiance loves him too... Well yesterday night my poor thing started to cough as if he had a hairball stuck in his troath and then he was spitting out some clear mucus or something like that... the poor thing i was so worried, b/c i dont know what i was, well my fiancee spended most of the night up with him taking care of him, making sure he was ok and taking care of him, when i woke up this morning to get ready for work my fiancee and my Coco were both sleeping on the couch and coco was laying on his chest, i wish i had my camera with me at that moment b/c it was priceless picture....Well i had my fiancee rushed coco to the vet this morning the vet calle me back just to let me know that Coco has collapsed trachea??? What the Heck is that????? Yes i have tried to reseach that but why does it happen and now what? does he need surgery? No idea.... All i know is that i dont want anything happening to my baby.... WISH ME LUCK.... __________________ "Life is short, make it sweet"

12-27-2007, 10:48 AM	#2
MIZBROWN Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,293	So, sorry to hear that... Im by far not an expert and have no idea what it is or does. Im sure someone will reply soon with some info on it...Cause I'd sure like to know. Hope your baby has a speedy recovery __________________ Mommy to Meka "MeMe" Brown aka Meka the Diva Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club & CA Yorkies www.dogster.com/dogs/567943

12-27-2007, 10:51 AM	#3
Anna Banana YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,025	Its very common in yorkies because of their delicate little throats. Try doing a search, I know there is a lot of threads about it here. In a nutshell, I believe it can develop from either inheriting it genetically, or from damage occuring from being walked on collars, etc. It is pretty straightforward, the trachea collapses, making it difficult to breath and causing the hacking that you noticed. Talk to your vet about the possibilities of surgery, I think it depends on the severity of the case. You might also consider a second opinion on this option, as I believe vet opinion can vary on this issue. You should be able to find a lot of information, and many people have experience with this here on yorkietalk. They will offer excellent advice. __________________ Anna and Wobie Last edited by Anna Banana; 12-27-2007 at 10:53 AM.

12-27-2007, 10:59 AM	#4
jennyts YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: plano Posts: 9	Thank you Well Im off work to see the Vet and pick up my Lil Man, let's see what the doctor says!!!! __________________ "Life is short, make it sweet"

12-27-2007, 06:13 PM	#7
GG3 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 480	Sad to say Welcome to YT at this time. I hope he is ok. I have a family friend who had yorkie's all her life and told me to watch out for it. Please keep us updated on Coco __________________ Foxy Roxy

12-27-2007, 11:09 AM	#5
PANAMA69 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ~~YorkieWorld~~ Posts: 8,428	I hope your little man feel better soon, I do agree in a second opinion just for a peace of mind. Your bf is such a nice guy for caring for him

12-27-2007, 06:06 PM	#6
Amy81 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Palatka, Florida Posts: 6,523	Welcome to YT!!!

01-28-2008, 09:33 AM	#8
jennyts YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: plano Posts: 9	Got over the Collapsed now dealing with Acid Reflux So he is fine about the Collapesed Traquea part of it, we have learned to dealt with it, instead of a collar i got him a harnes wich works perfect(reminds me i have to buy a new one b/c last weekend he chew it and broke it, those baby teeth are very sharp he also took a love bite at my mom and made her bleed now she is scared of him... its kind of funny) now we are dealing with acid reflux, I'm giving him some pepcid ac and it seems to help and i think found the source of the problem and it sucks for him the DINGO BONES it looks like when i give him one its when he starts feeling bad and its always in the middle of the night, Im sorry for him but now no more Dingo Bone treats... Besides that he is doing great we will be starting puppy classes in a couple of weeks since the chewing is getting out of hand... i have to keep my shoes off his reach....I got him a shirt this weekend that says Wanna Be Doberman and one that says Tiny Dog HUGE Attitude....he loves wearing those things. __________________ "Life is short, make it sweet"

01-28-2008, 09:44 AM	#9
Mizzrosa Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: brooklyn Posts: 2,369	give him wellness treats they are small but i still break them up for martini and they are healty and she loves them...im glad he is ok and welcome to the site __________________ Lil Miss Martini Butt & Mommy~Proud member of Petite Pups United! & Proud member of the Spoiled Rotten Club & Lil Heartbreakers Club

01-28-2008, 09:46 AM	#10
Sweetums Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kirkland WA Posts: 431	Try the Everlasting Treat Ball, the smallest you can get. You can get refills for it in different flavors. That has helped us with the chewing problem. They chew as a stress and energy release. I also found dried fish skins from Iceland online that are great chews. This is what they give dogs in Iceland. They are thin and tough so they don't tear apart and they give your dog some omega fatty acids from chewing on them.

01-28-2008, 09:58 AM	#11
nikkinack YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 1,510	I hope your pup is feeling better. __________________ Member of Petite Pups United and Spoiled Rotten Club Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB

01-28-2008, 11:15 AM	#12
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	http://vetsurgerycentral.com/tracheal_collapse.htm

01-28-2008, 11:16 AM	#13
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	Did you get a one year health gurantee with your puppy? if so, i would think the breeder would have to take care of it.

01-30-2008, 11:46 AM	#14
jennyts YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: plano Posts: 9	Dr. Said im Crazy!!! So the Vet said im just crazy and paranoid... and i agree the last time i had a dog i was 8 and really i dont remember taking so much care of her my lil french pooddle, but now im just freaked out anything that he does worries me and the Vet said to stop it.... he is fine and healthy and to just STOP it... what does he know...im sure he has cats and not dogs... __________________ "Life is short, make it sweet"