{"id":184891,"date":"2022-07-18T11:07:32","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:07:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:07:32","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:07:32","slug":"how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I know if my dog&#8217;s trachea is collapsing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_trachea_is_collapsing\" title=\"How do I know if my dog&#8217;s trachea is collapsing?\">How do I know if my dog&#8217;s trachea is collapsing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#Can_a_dog_live_with_a_collapsed_trachea\" title=\"Can a dog live with a collapsed trachea?\">Can a dog live with a collapsed trachea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#How_can_I_calm_my_dogs_collapsed_trachea\" title=\"How can I calm my dogs collapsed trachea?\">How can I calm my dogs collapsed trachea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#How_can_you_tell_if_your_dog_has_a_collapsed_trachea\" title=\"How can you tell if your dog has a collapsed trachea?\">How can you tell if your dog has a collapsed trachea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#How_do_you_know_when_your_dogs_collapsed_trachea_is_getting_worse\" title=\"How do you know when your dog&#8217;s collapsed trachea is getting worse?\">How do you know when your dog&#8217;s collapsed trachea is getting worse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#How_long_can_a_dog_live_with_a_collapsed_trachea\" title=\"How long can a dog live with a collapsed trachea?\">How long can a dog live with a collapsed trachea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#Can_a_collapsed_trachea_in_a_dog_heal_itself\" title=\"Can a collapsed trachea in a dog heal itself?\">Can a collapsed trachea in a dog heal itself?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#Do_dogs_with_tracheal_collapse_suffer\" title=\"Do dogs with tracheal collapse suffer?\">Do dogs with tracheal collapse suffer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#What_can_be_done_for_a_dog_with_collapsing_trachea\" title=\"What can be done for a dog with collapsing trachea?\">What can be done for a dog with collapsing trachea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#What_is_the_quality_of_life_for_a_dog_with_collapsed_trachea\" title=\"What is the quality of life for a dog with collapsed trachea?\">What is the quality of life for a dog with collapsed trachea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#Should_a_dog_with_collapsed_trachea_be_put_down\" title=\"Should a dog with collapsed trachea be put down?\">Should a dog with collapsed trachea be put down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#What_irritates_a_collapsed_trachea_dog\" title=\"What irritates a collapsed trachea dog?\">What irritates a collapsed trachea dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#What_makes_tracheal_collapse_worse_in_dogs\" title=\"What makes tracheal collapse worse in dogs?\">What makes tracheal collapse worse in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#Does_honey_help_dogs_with_collapsed_trachea\" title=\"Does honey help dogs with collapsed trachea?\">Does honey help dogs with collapsed trachea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#How_long_can_a_dog_live_with_collapsing_trachea\" title=\"How long can a dog live with collapsing trachea?\">How long can a dog live with collapsing trachea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#How_serious_is_a_collapsed_trachea_in_dogs\" title=\"How serious is a collapsed trachea in dogs?\">How serious is a collapsed trachea in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#Does_collapsed_trachea_in_dogs_get_worse\" title=\"Does collapsed trachea in dogs get worse?\">Does collapsed trachea in dogs get worse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#Does_tracheal_collapse_get_worse\" title=\"Does tracheal collapse get worse?\">Does tracheal collapse get worse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#How_long_can_dog_live_with_severe_tracheal_collapse\" title=\"How long can dog live with severe tracheal collapse?\">How long can dog live with severe tracheal collapse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#Does_a_collapsed_trachea_shorten_a_dogs_life\" title=\"Does a collapsed trachea shorten a dog&#8217;s life?\">Does a collapsed trachea shorten a dog&#8217;s life?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#Is_a_collapsed_trachea_in_dogs_fatal\" title=\"Is a collapsed trachea in dogs fatal?\">Is a collapsed trachea in dogs fatal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#Does_collapsed_trachea_get_worse\" title=\"Does collapsed trachea get worse?\">Does collapsed trachea get worse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#What_is_the_prognosis_for_a_dog_with_a_collapsed_trachea\" title=\"What is the prognosis for a dog with a collapsed trachea?\">What is the prognosis for a dog with a collapsed trachea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#Can_a_dog_recover_from_a_collapsed_trachea\" title=\"Can a dog recover from a collapsed trachea?\">Can a dog recover from a collapsed trachea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-know-if-my-dogs-trachea-is-collapsing-2\/#Does_a_collapsed_trachea_hurt_a_dog\" title=\"Does a collapsed trachea hurt a dog?\">Does a collapsed trachea hurt a dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_trachea_is_collapsing\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog&#8217;s trachea is collapsing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What are the clinical signs? The most common clinical sign is a <b>persistent, dry, harsh cough. It is sometimes described as a &#8216;goose honk&#8217; cough. The cough may worsen at night, with excitement, with pressure on the trachea  such as from a collar, during hot or humid weather, or immediately after eating or drinking.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_live_with_a_collapsed_trachea\"><\/span>Can a dog live with a collapsed trachea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But in truth, <b>many dogs live a good life with a collapsed trachea (windpipe) for years. Only at its most severe stage is the condition life-threatening. Although there&#8217;s no cure, a collapsed trachea can be managed with medication, lifestyle adjustments and sometimes surgery.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_calm_my_dogs_collapsed_trachea\"><\/span>How can I calm my dogs collapsed trachea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bronchodilators (e.g., theophylline, terbutaline, or albuterol) &#8211; these medications can widen small airways within the lungs, which eases the pressure put on the trachea. Sedatives (e.g., butorphanol or acepromazine) &#8211; when dogs become anxious or excited their symptoms often get worse. Light sedation can help.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_your_dog_has_a_collapsed_trachea\"><\/span>How can you tell if your dog has a collapsed trachea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs of Tracheal Collapse in Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Difficulty breathing.<\/li>\n<li>Coughing when you pick your dog up or apply pressure to their neck.<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting, gagging, or retching associated with the coughing.<\/li>\n<li>Cyanotic (turning blue) episodes or bluish mucous membranes.<\/li>\n<li>Wheezing.<\/li>\n<p>14-Feb-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_your_dogs_collapsed_trachea_is_getting_worse\"><\/span>How do you know when your dog&#8217;s collapsed trachea is getting worse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>chronic bouts of coughing that tend to worsen with exercise, excitement, and eating or drinking.<\/b><b>4 Other signs of a collapsed trachea in dogs include:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Rapid breathing.<\/li>\n<li>Abnormal breathing sounds.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty breathing.<\/li>\n<li>Low energy.<\/li>\n<li>Bluish tinge to the gums.<\/li>\n<li>Fainting.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_dog_live_with_a_collapsed_trachea\"><\/span>How long can a dog live with a collapsed trachea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But in truth, <b>many dogs live a good life with a collapsed trachea (windpipe) for years. Only at its most severe stage is the condition life-threatening. Although there&#8217;s no cure, a collapsed trachea can be managed with medication, lifestyle adjustments and sometimes surgery.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_collapsed_trachea_in_a_dog_heal_itself\"><\/span>Can a collapsed trachea in a dog heal itself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tracheal collapse is a condition which makes your dog produce sounds like he&#8217;s trying to hack up a hairball. Dogs who suffer from tracheal collapse let out a honking cough that can scare and confuse you. It can be mistaken for a reverse sneeze, but unlike a sneeze, <b>this condition won&#8217;t go away on its own<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_with_tracheal_collapse_suffer\"><\/span>Do dogs with tracheal collapse suffer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With severe tracheal collapse, <b>the condition can become a serious, life-threatening problem complicated by spells of severe respiratory distress. Bouts of severe coughing and respiratory distress negatively affect the prognosis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_be_done_for_a_dog_with_collapsing_trachea\"><\/span>What can be done for a dog with collapsing trachea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Collapsing trachea can be treated <b>medically, surgically, or by a combination of the two. Your veterinarian will discuss the various treatment options. Even with good control, most dogs will continue to experience at least some coughing throughout their life.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_quality_of_life_for_a_dog_with_collapsed_trachea\"><\/span>What is the quality of life for a dog with collapsed trachea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Long Can a Dog Live With Collapsing Trachea? The vast majority of dogs with collapsed trachea fall into the <b>mild to moderate category. Many never require any treatment for the disease and live a normal lifespan. Others need to take cough suppressants to improve their quality of life.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_a_dog_with_collapsed_trachea_be_put_down\"><\/span>Should a dog with collapsed trachea be put down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When severe, this flattening can cause respiratory distress during both breathing in (inspiration) and breathing out (expiration). <b>A dog suffering from severe tracheal collapse may require you to put it to sleep immediately, as its prognosis is very poor.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_irritates_a_collapsed_trachea_dog\"><\/span>What irritates a collapsed trachea dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With severe tracheal collapse, <b>the condition can become a serious, life-threatening problem complicated by spells of severe respiratory distress. Bouts of severe coughing and respiratory distress negatively affect the prognosis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_tracheal_collapse_worse_in_dogs\"><\/span>What makes tracheal collapse worse in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cough Suppressants<\/b> Dogs with collapsed trachea are caught in a vicious cycle of coughing: The condition triggers it, and coughing worsens an already irritated trachea. That leads to, you guessed it, even more coughing. Veterinarians commonly use cough suppressants and sedatives like hydrocodone to limit coughing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_honey_help_dogs_with_collapsed_trachea\"><\/span>Does honey help dogs with collapsed trachea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog with a collapsing trachea experiences chronic, intermittent bouts of coughing that tend to get worse with <b>exercise, excitement, stress, eating, drinking, or when pressure is applied to the trachea.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_dog_live_with_collapsing_trachea\"><\/span>How long can a dog live with collapsing trachea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What are the clinical signs? The most common clinical sign is a <b>persistent, dry, harsh cough. It is sometimes described as a &#8216;goose honk&#8217; cough. The cough may worsen at night, with excitement, with pressure on the trachea  such as from a collar, during hot or humid weather, or immediately after eating or drinking.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_serious_is_a_collapsed_trachea_in_dogs\"><\/span>How serious is a collapsed trachea in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tracheal collapse is a condition which makes your dog produce sounds like he&#8217;s trying to hack up a hairball. Dogs who suffer from tracheal collapse let out a honking cough that can scare and confuse you. It can be mistaken for a reverse sneeze, but unlike a sneeze, <b>this condition won&#8217;t go away on its own<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_collapsed_trachea_in_dogs_get_worse\"><\/span>Does collapsed trachea in dogs get worse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is important to note that collapsing trachea is a progressive disease, as <b>the tracheal cartilage can continue to deteriorate over time despite treatment. Even pets that have surgery for the condition often need medications for life.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_tracheal_collapse_get_worse\"><\/span>Does tracheal collapse get worse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tracheal collapse is a chronic disease involving the trachea (also called the windpipe) and the lower airway. This disease is progressive, meaning <b>it gets worse over time. Although tracheal collapse is irreversible, there are treatments available to improve symptoms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_dog_live_with_severe_tracheal_collapse\"><\/span>How long can dog live with severe tracheal collapse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With severe tracheal collapse, <b>the condition can become a serious, life-threatening problem complicated by spells of severe respiratory distress. Bouts of severe coughing and respiratory distress negatively affect the prognosis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_collapsed_trachea_shorten_a_dogs_life\"><\/span>Does a collapsed trachea shorten a dog&#8217;s life?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This condition is not as scary as it may sound. In fact, <b>most dogs with collapsing tracheas do not experience a decrease in quality of life or in life expectancy as a result, says Dr.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_collapsed_trachea_in_dogs_fatal\"><\/span>Is a collapsed trachea in dogs fatal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The condition causes mild to severe obstruction of a dog&#8217;s airway that results in coughing and other symptoms. <b>Tracheal collapse can progress to become life-threatening, so it&#8217;s important to get your dog checked out by a vet right away if you suspect they are showing symptoms of a collapsed trachea.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_collapsed_trachea_get_worse\"><\/span>Does collapsed trachea get worse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tracheal collapse is a chronic disease involving the trachea (also called the windpipe) and the lower airway. This disease is progressive, meaning <b>it gets worse over time. Although tracheal collapse is irreversible, there are treatments available to improve symptoms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_prognosis_for_a_dog_with_a_collapsed_trachea\"><\/span>What is the prognosis for a dog with a collapsed trachea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prognosis. <b>The prognosis remains good for many pets with tracheal collapse identified early in the development of the disease. Occasional bouts of cough should be expected. Weight control is essential as obesity greatly worsens the long-term outlook in all patients with tracheal collapse.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_recover_from_a_collapsed_trachea\"><\/span>Can a dog recover from a collapsed trachea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At this time there is no known prevention for tracheal collapse, although reducing weight or exposure to airway irritants such as smoke may help. About 70% of dogs that are treated with medical management alone will show some improvement. <b>About 75% of dogs improve after surgical placement of rings<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_collapsed_trachea_hurt_a_dog\"><\/span>Does a collapsed trachea hurt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The condition causes <b>mild to severe obstruction of a dog&#8217;s airway that results in coughing and other symptoms. Tracheal collapse can progress to become life-threatening, so it&#8217;s important to get your dog checked out by a vet right away if you suspect they are showing symptoms of a collapsed trachea.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do I know if my dog&#8217;s trachea is collapsing?Can a dog live with a collapsed trachea?How can I calm my dogs collapsed trachea?How can you tell if your dog has a collapsed trachea?How do you know when your dog&#8217;s collapsed trachea is getting worse?How long can a dog live with a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-184891","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184891"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=184891"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184891\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=184891"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=184891"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=184891"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}