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inotoni · 02-06-2022, 04:14 PM

My 11 year old yorkies trachea is collapsing. Would like to talk to anyone going through this

jayhawk · 02-08-2022, 02:23 PM

I am going through this right now. My dog is 12 1/2. His dad had a collapsing trachea that started when he was pretty young - Sam just started having issues recently. I’m not sure what to do yet - he will see the vet later this week for his luxating patella.

Makes me nervous - I’ve had him since the minute he was born. I hate that he’s getting older - time has flown by very fast.

Lovetodream88 · 02-09-2022, 08:00 PM

All of my yorkies have had it. Hydrocodone is generally the first medication to try. There is another medication but I can’t think of it off the top of my head.

ladyjane · 02-18-2022, 01:00 PM

I have had a few yorkies with varying degrees of CT. There are quite a few links here on YT about it if you search. If you need help with that, send me a message. Happy to help.

I just posted some links for someone else. Perhaps these might help:

https://chihuahuaguide.com/chihuahua...apsed-trachea/

https://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/di...d-trachea.html

https://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/si...s-trachea.html
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ladyjane · 02-18-2022, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

All of my yorkies have had it. Hydrocodone is generally the first medication to try. There is another medication but I can’t think of it off the top of my head.

Hycodan is impossible to get right now!

They are using lomotil and temeril p for starters.

Lovetodream88 · 02-18-2022, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

Hycodan is impossible to get right now!

They are using lomotil and temeril p for starters.

Didn't know that, we just got some the other day from the Vet. Seems like the price was up though.

ladyjane · 02-18-2022, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Didn't know that, we just got some the other day from the Vet. Seems like the price was up though.

I am honestly surprised as no one here has been able to get it for a while. Last I checked was about 2 weeks ago...maybe it is back in stock now

Lovetodream88 · 02-18-2022, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

I am honestly surprised as no one here has been able to get it for a while. Last I checked was about 2 weeks ago...maybe it is back in stock now

I try to use it very sparingly because it kinda knocks Penny out but when its rain like humid she has a rough day.

ladyjane · 02-18-2022, 02:14 PM

This says it is discontinued:

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scrip...+Solution&st=d

ladyjane · 02-18-2022, 02:18 PM

Torbutrol is one that I have used in the past. It also makes them "goofy" but it does help with coughing due to CT.

Lovetodream88 · 02-18-2022, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

This says it is discontinued:

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scrip...+Solution&st=d

That stinks.

Smokymtngirl · 02-28-2022, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

All of my yorkies have had it. Hydrocodone is generally the first medication to try. There is another medication but I can’t think of it off the top of my head.

When does CT start? I mean how old are they when it starts? My new Yorkie, Spanky Tu, is 4 months old today, and he coughs hard like is gagging. My old Yorkie, Spanky One, was twelve and died last December of a metastatic splenic tumor.

He coughed just like this, but I didn't know what it was. The vet said he was just choked on something, and not to pull too hard on his leash (I used a halter). Needless to say, I don't use her anymore. I guess I could Google, but I would rather hear from someone with Yorkies. Thanks!

ladyjane · 03-01-2022, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokymtngirl

When does CT start? I mean how old are they when it starts? My new Yorkie, Spanky Tu, is 4 months old today, and he coughs hard like is gagging. My old Yorkie, Spanky One, was twelve and died last December of a metastatic splenic tumor.

He coughed just like this, but I didn't know what it was. The vet said he was just choked on something, and not to pull too hard on his leash (I used a halter). Needless to say, I don't use her anymore. I guess I could Google, but I would rather hear from someone with Yorkies. Thanks!

Can be at any age but it may not be CT. Can you video it?

Lovetodream88 · 03-01-2022, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokymtngirl

When does CT start? I mean how old are they when it starts? My new Yorkie, Spanky Tu, is 4 months old today, and he coughs hard like is gagging. My old Yorkie, Spanky One, was twelve and died last December of a metastatic splenic tumor.

He coughed just like this, but I didn't know what it was. The vet said he was just choked on something, and not to pull too hard on his leash (I used a halter). Needless to say, I don't use her anymore. I guess I could Google, but I would rather hear from someone with Yorkies. Thanks!

It really could be multiple different things. I agree with Linda can you recorded it. If you can record it take it to the vet to show them.

desertangel · 03-21-2022, 12:52 PM

My late puppy's trachea began collapsing at 15 years of age although she had coughing issues off and on her whole life. On xray it showed enlarged heart and liver which the vet said he thought was putting pressure on her trachea and likely ultimately led to the collapsing.

Maybe you should get an xray of heart and liver to look for signs of enlargement. If that is what's happening and you catch it early enough, your pup can be put on ACE inhibitor and Lasix to help reduce swelling and stress on the heart... slow the process down.

Just a suggestion... hope everything works out okay.

02-06-2022, 04:14 PM	#1
inotoni YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Evansville Posts: 1	Collapsing trachea My 11 year old yorkies trachea is collapsing. Would like to talk to anyone going through this

02-09-2022, 08:00 PM	#3
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	All of my yorkies have had it. Hydrocodone is generally the first medication to try. There is another medication but I can’t think of it off the top of my head. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

02-18-2022, 01:00 PM	#4
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	I have had a few yorkies with varying degrees of CT. There are quite a few links here on YT about it if you search. If you need help with that, send me a message. Happy to help. I just posted some links for someone else. Perhaps these might help: https://chihuahuaguide.com/chihuahua...apsed-trachea/ https://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/di...d-trachea.html https://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/si...s-trachea.html __________________ __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

02-18-2022, 02:14 PM	#9
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	This says it is discontinued: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scrip...+Solution&st=d __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

02-18-2022, 02:18 PM	#10
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Torbutrol is one that I have used in the past. It also makes them "goofy" but it does help with coughing due to CT. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

02-08-2022, 02:23 PM	#2
jayhawk YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: kansas city Posts: 2	I am going through this right now. My dog is 12 1/2. His dad had a collapsing trachea that started when he was pretty young - Sam just started having issues recently. I’m not sure what to do yet - he will see the vet later this week for his luxating patella. Makes me nervous - I’ve had him since the minute he was born. I hate that he’s getting older - time has flown by very fast.

03-21-2022, 12:52 PM	#15
desertangel Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: california Posts: 18	My late puppy's trachea began collapsing at 15 years of age although she had coughing issues off and on her whole life. On xray it showed enlarged heart and liver which the vet said he thought was putting pressure on her trachea and likely ultimately led to the collapsing. Maybe you should get an xray of heart and liver to look for signs of enlargement. If that is what's happening and you catch it early enough, your pup can be put on ACE inhibitor and Lasix to help reduce swelling and stress on the heart... slow the process down. Just a suggestion... hope everything works out okay.