@alex_thevet: Tracheal collapse in dogs happens when the rings of cartilage that hold the windpipe open become weak, causing the airway to flatten. When this happens, air can’t move in and out as easily, which leads to coughing, breathing trouble, and that classic “goose-honk” sound many owners notice first. This condition is especially common in small-breed dogs like Yorkies, Pomeranians, Chihuahuas, and Toy Poodles, but it can happen to any dog. Signs can range from mild coughing during excitement to more serious episodes where a dog struggles to breathe. Heat, stress, exercise, and even pulling on a collar can make symptoms worse. While tracheal collapse is a lifelong condition, many dogs live comfortably with proper management. Treatment may include cough suppressants, medications to open the airways, weight control, switching to a harness, and avoiding triggers that cause flare-ups. In more severe cases, special procedures or stents mag even be needed . Do you know a dog that has tracheal collapse? #trachealcollapse #DogHealth #smallbreeddogs #veterinarycare #dogcough
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Sunday 21 December 2025 15:51:39 GMT
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🎀Evelyn Marleny🎀📖🖊️🥀 :
What causes it
2026-04-12 08:53:38
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Chaparrita_baby🌸 :
My Pom did this last night she’s only 8 months 🙁
2026-08-29 03:23:23
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~Kat~ :
my miniature poodle is doing this. she's 15 😭
2026-07-16 20:41:32
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Haze :
Is this the same as reverse sneezing?
2025-12-21 23:55:44
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Ashley Hodgetts :
yes my baby has it i think... he's going to the vet like next week I think for a follow up but I'm gonna have him checked out about this too
2026-05-27 21:12:08
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K9petsitter :
I had to put my beach on down because of this, and I was just diagnosed for my Chihuahua today
2026-10-09 02:51:32
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Why are we doing this? :
Can this happen to a larger bread dog - Sheppard, lab mix. She is 14
2026-10-04 13:26:07
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Venus Psychic :
My dog do that only when we go for a walk because he just pulls
2025-12-23 03:53:51
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Ms. Mayhem | Unhinged 🙉🙈🙊 :
what harness was that?
2026-08-05 02:09:34
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nico :
Idk what to do my dog is 13 with diabetes now and his collapse seems to be getting worse but he still eats fine and loves his walks but he seems so anxious even with his meds. I love him so much I don’t know what to do I also don’t want to see him suffer he deserves the best
2026-08-21 01:25:41
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Lex :
I lost my beloved Mowgli to this, combined with CHF. He was between 15-16 years old. It was so hard to witness. I miss him with all my heart. Because he was old the vet didn’t recommend a stent since it was considered a “salvation operation” and with CHF at his age it was a huge risk. Though I tried to fundraise for him, until he succumbed to the disease. After inflation it was likely a $10k-$15k ‘out of pocket’ cost to do a stent, which is no guarantee and he still would have needed to remain on all his medications. But it has the potential to buy a few more years. As well the stent could fail, migrate, get infected, cause even worse coughing fits and more. I felt so powerless trying to save him. It’s an awful genetic disease. I will miss my sweetie for the rest of my life. My Mo:
2026-01-07 08:59:17
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Dani Cushman :
I think my 14yo Westie has this
2026-02-25 01:11:47
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🐝🐝laurelannl🐝🐝 :
⬅️She's 14. 💕 She occasionally makes that noise but only for a couple of honks. It is brought on by excitement. 😫
2026-01-07 02:58:05
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J. :
my 1 year old maltese mix makes these sounds but only when she's running/hyperactive
2026-01-07 15:09:18
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Dotty :
Thank you for this video, I’ve always had bichons and they had reverse sneezing, my little Pom I thought was also doing that but after another episode i I was doubtful and thanks to seeing this we’ve moved are vet appointment forward. She’s only just over 2, I hope it’s not tracheal collapse, but if it is will do all I can to help my baby.
2026-03-05 09:59:20
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gayle-ann :
my doing that what can i do
2026-07-29 03:49:32
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Lisa :
My dog has it. Takes hycodan but would like other options.
2026-02-18 21:26:10
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Missouri_mama4❌️ :
I have 2
2025-12-31 00:30:46
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JustRen :
What the difference between this and laryngeal paralysis ?
2026-01-29 10:47:00
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Kristin Dub :
Yes
2026-06-03 01:40:50
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Dogmom4 :
My Pug does 😩the vet said they can’t do surgery because it won’t work. 🥺
2026-10-04 22:36:13
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VNatasha :
Hi, I hope you can read this, My dog started doing this about 9 months ago, and I took her to the vet right away. They did X-rays and other tests, and because she’s 12 years old, they didn’t recommend surgery. She’s a Yorkie and takes hydrocodone/homatropine, but she still has episodes multiple times a day. I use a humidifier and a harness, and I try to limit strenuous activity. I’m wondering if this is normal even with medication or if she might need her treatment adjusted.
2026-10-09 04:15:16
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Sheri Barron :
Except for my great dane who has this!
2026-07-06 00:49:29
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Loy :
I have one
2026-09-09 13:53:22
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